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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside 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
    11h 17m
    $64–107

  2. Drive 117.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fallbrook to Cottonwood Visitor Centercar117.2 mi
    2h 29m
    $22–31

  3. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    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
    11h 19m
    $52–119

  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
    11h 39m
    $30–41

  5. Bus

    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
    12h 8m

Fallbrook to Joshua Tree National Park by bus, tram, train, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration11h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Fallbrook, San Diego County, CA, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from S Mission Rd & Fallbrook St to Chiriaco Summit via Vista Transit Center Stall 8, Vista Transit Center Stall 4, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9, Oceanside, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center, and Chiriaco Summit in around 11h 19m.

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