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How to get fromEncinitas to Joshua Treeby train, bus, taxi or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Encinitas to Joshua Tree by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Palm Springs Northbus
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Treetaxi
    6h 26m
    $110–222

  2. Drive 124.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Encinitas to Joshua Treecar124.8 mi
    2h 28m
    $23–33

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Treetaxi
    7h 33m
    $126–215

  4. Train, bus, taxi via Hwy 101 & K St

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Palm Springs Northbus
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Treetaxi
    7h 5m
    $110–221

  5. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Amtraktrain
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Treetaxi
    7h 39m
    $138–196

  6. Bus, taxi via Anaheim

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus
    3. Take the taxi from Palm at Buena Vista to Joshua Treetaxi
    9h 49m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Encinitas to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the train to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3, walk to Oceanside, take the train to San Bernardino - Downtown, walk to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, take the bus to Palm Springs North, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take the line 101 bus to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, walk to Oceanside, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to Palm Springs North, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree.

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