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

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There are 4 ways to get from Escondido 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
    7h 2m
    $110–222

  2. Drive 113.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Escondido to Joshua Treecar113.2 mi
    2h 4m
    $21–30

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Treetaxi
    8h 26m

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Oceanside 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
    8h 9m
    $136–186

Questions & Answers

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 vehicle to Oceanside Transit Center, 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 308 bus to Hwy 101 & Plaza St, walk to Solana Beach Amtrak Station, take the bus to Los Angeles, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to Palm Springs North, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree.

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