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How to get fromEncinitas to Joshua Tree National Parkby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, bus or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Encinitas to Joshua Tree National Park by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus6
    10h 2m
    $48–139

  2. Drive 143.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Encinitas to Cottonwood Visitor Centercar143.1 mi
    3h 3m
    $27–38

  3. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus6
    10h 16m
    $60–92

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus10
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus6
    10h 58m
    $28–36

  5. Bus 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 bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus6
    11h 26m

Encinitas to Joshua Tree National Park by bus and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration10h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Chiriaco Summit via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center, and Chiriaco Summit in around 10h 2m.

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