What is the cheapest way to get from Escondido to Joshua Tree?

The cheapest way to get from Escondido to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Escondido to Joshua Tree?

The fastest way to get from Escondido to Joshua Tree is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Escondido and Joshua Tree?

No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to Joshua Tree. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 and arriving at Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport and Yucca Valley Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

How far is it from Escondido to Joshua Tree?

The distance between Escondido and Joshua Tree is 201 miles. The road distance is 113.9 miles.

How do I travel from Escondido to Joshua Tree without a car?

The best way to get from Escondido to Joshua Tree without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 8h 6m and costs $150 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Escondido to Joshua Tree?

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Escondido to Joshua Tree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Escondido to Joshua Tree bus from?

Escondido to Joshua Tree bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Where does the Escondido to Joshua Tree bus arrive?

Escondido to Joshua Tree bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Escondido to Joshua Tree?

Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to Joshua Tree is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Escondido to Joshua Tree.

Where can I stay near Joshua Tree?

There are 651+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.

Escondido to Joshua Tree - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Escondido to Joshua Tree by train, bus, taxi, car, or bus (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Walmartbus
3. Take the taxi from Casino Morongo to Joshua Treetaxi
8h 6m
$158–202
Drive 113.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Escondido to Joshua Treecar 113.2 mi
2h 5m
$21–30
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus 12 / ...
9h 25m
$44–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus 12 / ...
10h 20m
$56–105

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Escondido to Joshua Tree.

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Distance: 199.8 mi
Duration: 8h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 10h 20m.

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