There are 3 ways to get from Escondido to Joshua Tree by bus, car, train, or taxi
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Bus, drive
best- Take the bus from Escondido to San Bernardinobus
- Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Indio, CAbus La
- Drive from Indio, CA to Joshua Treecar
5h 43mDrive 113.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Escondido to Joshua Treecar 113.2 mi
2h 6m$21–30Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Casino Morongobus
- Take the taxi from Casino Morongo to Yucca Valley Transit Centertaxi
8h 19m$136–178
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Escondido to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Escondido to Joshua Tree is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $20 - $30.
The distance between Escondido and Joshua Tree is 214 miles. The road distance is 113.9 miles.
The best way to get from Escondido to Joshua Tree without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 8h 19m and costs $130 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Escondido to Joshua Tree, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to Joshua Tree is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Escondido to Joshua Tree.
There are 673+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.
What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Escondido to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the bus to San Bernardino, walk to San Bernardino, CA, take the bus to Indio, CA, then drive to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Oceanside Transit Center, walk to Oceanside, take the train to San Bernardino - Downtown, walk to San Bernardino, take the bus to Casino Morongo, take the taxi to Yucca Valley Transit Center, then take the line 1 bus to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Escondido to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from San Bernardino, CA to Indio, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $27–40
Bus from San Bernardino, CA to Indio, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- (951) 769-8530
- Website
- beaumontca.gov
Bus from San Bernardino to Casino Morongo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- beaumontca.gov
- Fixed Route
- $2
- Commuter Link 125
- $4
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Yellow Cab of Riverside
- Phone
- +1-877-321-8294
- Website
- yellowcabhemet.com
American Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-300-0000
Desert City Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-328-3000
- Website
- desertcitycab.com
Road Runner Car Service
- Phone
- +1 760-660-9115
- Website
- roadrunnercarservice.com
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