What is the cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree National Park to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree National Park to San Diego is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Joshua Tree National Park to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Joshua Tree National Park to San Diego is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $29 - $45.

How far is it from Joshua Tree National Park to San Diego?

The distance between Joshua Tree National Park and San Diego is 234 miles. The road distance is 163 miles.

How do I travel from Joshua Tree National Park to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Joshua Tree National Park to San Diego without a car is to bus via El Centro which takes 6h 47m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Joshua Tree National Park to San Diego?

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Joshua Tree National Park to San Diego, including transfers.

Can I drive from Joshua Tree National Park to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Joshua Tree National Park to San Diego is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Joshua Tree National Park to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 1846+ hotels available in San Diego.

Joshua Tree National Park to San Diego - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

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

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

Bus via El Centro
best
1. Take the bus from Chiriaco Summit to Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center6
2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stop
3. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
6h 47m
Drive 162 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cottonwood Visitor Center to San Diego162 mi
3h 12m
$30–43
Bus, train via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from Chiriaco Summit to Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center6
2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center
3. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Station
4. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego
9h 16m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chiriaco Summit to Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center6
2. Take the bus from Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy to San Bernardino Transit Center10
3. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceanside
4. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego
9h 32m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chiriaco Summit to Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center6
2. Take the bus from Indio, CA to Cross Border Express, San DiegoEl Paso
12h 7m

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Distance: 232.6 mi
Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a vehicle from Chiriaco Summit to County Center/Little Italy Station via Chiriaco Summit, Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center, Indio Bus Station, El Centro Bus Stop, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 6h 47m.

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