There are 3 ways to get from Julian to Joshua Tree by bus, taxi, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Washington St & Hwy 78 to El Cajon Transit Center891
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stop
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Desert Hot Springs
- Take the taxi from Desert Hot Springs to Joshua Tree
8h 21m$140–270Bus, drive
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington St & Hwy 78 to Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rd891
- Drive from Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rd to Joshua Tree
3h 1m$22–35Drive 132.1 mi
- Drive from Julian to Joshua Tree132.1 mi
2h 51m$25–35
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Julian to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Julian to Joshua Tree is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $24 - $35.
The distance between Julian and Joshua Tree is 287 miles. The road distance is 132.9 miles.
The best way to get from Julian to Joshua Tree without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 8h 21m and costs $140 - $270.
It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Julian to Joshua Tree, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Julian to Joshua Tree is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Julian to Joshua Tree.
There are 602+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.
What companies run services between Julian, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Julian to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the bus to El Cajon Transit Center, take the bus to El Centro Bus Stop, take the bus to Desert Hot Springs, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington St & Hwy 78 to Joshua Tree via Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rd in around 3h 1m.
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- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Washington St & Hwy 78 to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Washington St & Hwy 78 to Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Desert Hot Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $14–85
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Lucky 777 Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-660-9115
- Website
- lucky777cab.com
Desert City Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-328-3000
- Website
- desertcitycab.com
American Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-300-0000
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