There are 3 ways to get from San Clemente to Joshua Tree by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, bus, taxi
best- Take the train from San Clemente Pier 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
4h 38m$106–212Drive 120.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Clemente to Joshua Tree120.5 mi
2h 26m$22–32Train, taxi
- Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Station
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs Station to Joshua Tree
5h 53m$130–195
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Clemente to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from San Clemente to Joshua Tree is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $22 - $35.
The distance between San Clemente and Joshua Tree is 159 miles. The road distance is 121.2 miles.
The best way to get from San Clemente to Joshua Tree without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 4h 38m and costs $100 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from San Clemente to Joshua Tree, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between San Clemente to Joshua Tree is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from San Clemente to Joshua Tree.
There are 612+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.
What companies run services between San Clemente, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from San Clemente to Joshua Tree. However, you can 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 drive from San Clemente to Joshua Tree in around 2h 26m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Clemente Pier to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $13–17
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–60
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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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