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How to get fromRancho Santa Fe to Joshua Treeby train, bus, taxi or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rancho Santa Fe to Joshua Tree by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Palm Springs Northbus
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Treetaxi
    7h 48m
    $112–228

  2. Drive 123.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rancho Santa Fe to Joshua Treecar123.9 mi
    2h 19m
    $23–33

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Treetaxi
    8h 7m

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Station to Joshua Treetaxi
    7h 58m
    $140–194

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rancho Santa Fe, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rancho Santa Fe to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the line 308 bus to Escondido Transit Center Stall 13, 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 308 bus to Hwy 101 & Plaza St, walk to Solana Beach Amtrak Station, take the bus to Los Angeles, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to Palm Springs North, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree.

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