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How to get fromJoshua Tree to Ocean Beachby taxi, bus, train or car

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

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Desert Hot Springstaxi
    2. Take the bus from Desert Hot Springs to Riversidebus
    3. Take the bus from Riverside to San Diegobus
    6h 9m
    $127–254

  2. Drive 145.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Ocean Beachcar145.2 mi
    2h 38m
    $27–39

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Stationtaxi
    2. Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angelestrain
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
    8h 31m
    $146–198

  4. Taxi, bus, train

    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 San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
    6h 59m
    $135–230

  5. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Indio, CAcar
    2. Take the bus from Indio, CA to Cross Border Express, San DiegobusEl Paso
    12h 28m
    $61–135

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Joshua Tree to Ocean Beach. However, you can take the taxi to Desert Hot Springs, take the bus to Riverside, take the bus to San Diego, walk to Old Town Transit Center, then take the line 35 bus to Cable St & Newport Av. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Palm Springs Station, take the train to Los Angeles, take the train to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, walk to Old Town Transit Center, then take the line 35 bus to Cable St & Newport Av.

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