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How to get fromJoshua Tree to Encinitasby taxi, bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Encinitas by taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Northtaxi
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus
    3. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain
    6h 24m
    $112–213

  2. Drive 125.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Encinitascar125.7 mi
    2h 25m
    $23–34

  3. Taxi, bus, train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Northtaxi
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
    6h 29m
    $131–225

  4. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Northtaxi
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus
    6h 55m

  5. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Amtraktaxi
    2. Take the train from Palm Springs Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
    7h 46m
    $142–178

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Joshua Tree to Encinitas. However, you can take the taxi to Palm Springs North, take the bus to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, walk to San Bernardino - Downtown, take the train to Oceanside, walk to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, then take the line 101 bus to Hwy 101 & K St. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Palm Springs North, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to Solana Beach Amtrak Station, walk to Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr, then take the line 101 bus to Hwy 101 & K St.

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