There are 5 ways to get from Rancho Bernardo to Joshua Tree by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, bus, taxi
best- Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Palm Springs North
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Tree
7h 43m$112–228Drive 120.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rancho Bernardo to Joshua Tree120.8 mi
2h 13m$22–32Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop 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 39m$146–285Train, taxi
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Amtrak
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Tree
8h 50m$138–192Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Broadway & Park Bl235
- Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Indio, CACbx
- Drive from Indio, CA to Joshua Tree
12h 57m$66–144
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rancho Bernardo to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Rancho Bernardo to Joshua Tree is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $22 - $35.
The distance between Rancho Bernardo and Joshua Tree is 212 miles. The road distance is 121.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rancho Bernardo to Joshua Tree without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 7h 43m and costs $110 - $230.
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Rancho Bernardo to Joshua Tree, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Rancho Bernardo to Joshua Tree is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Rancho Bernardo to Joshua Tree.
There are 624+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.
What companies run services between Rancho Bernardo, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Rancho Bernardo to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the line 235 bus to Escondido Transit Center, walk to Escondido Transit Center, take the vehicle to Oceanside Transit Center, walk to Oceanside, take the train to San Bernardino - Downtown, walk to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, take the bus to Palm Springs North, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take the line 945 bus to Rancho Bernardo Transit Station, take the line 235 bus to Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Dr, walk to Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl, take the line 44 bus to Old Town Transit Center, walk to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, take the bus to El Centro Bus Stop, take the bus to Desert Hot Springs, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree.
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–21
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $15–21
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Palm Springs North
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $8–85
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Broadway & Park Bl
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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 Cross Border Express, San Diego to Indio, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $85–120
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
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
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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