There are 3 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Oceanside by car, train, or bus
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Drive, train
best- Drive from Joshua Tree to Redlands - Universitycar
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
5h 7m$31–44Drive 114.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joshua Tree to Oceansidecar 114.6 mi
2h 11m$21–31Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus 15
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain
6h 30m$52–79
Joshua Tree to Oceanside by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree to Oceanside is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Joshua Tree to Oceanside is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $20 - $30.
The distance between Joshua Tree and Oceanside is 175 miles. The road distance is 115.3 miles.
The best way to get from Joshua Tree to Oceanside without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 30m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Joshua Tree to Oceanside, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Joshua Tree to Oceanside is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Joshua Tree to Oceanside.
There are 897+ hotels available in Oceanside.
What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Joshua Tree to Oceanside. However, you can drive to Redlands - University, take the train to San Bernardino - Downtown, then take the train to Oceanside. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Oceanside via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 6h 30m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 760 366 2395
- comments@basin-transit.com
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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