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How to get fromOcean Beach to Joshua Treeby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Ocean Beach to Joshua Tree by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    6h 46m
    $196–280

  2. Drive 145.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ocean Beach to Joshua Treecar car 145.4 mi
    2h 39m
    $27–39

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  • Distance: 214.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Ocean Beach to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the line 35 bus to Old Town Transit Center, walk to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, take the train to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the bus to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can drive from Ocean Beach to Joshua Tree in around 2h 39m.

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