What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego Zoo to Joshua Tree?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego Zoo to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego Zoo to Joshua Tree?

The fastest way to get from San Diego Zoo to Joshua Tree is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $25 - $40.

How far is it from San Diego Zoo to Joshua Tree?

The distance between San Diego Zoo and Joshua Tree is 258 miles. The road distance is 142.8 miles.

How do I travel from San Diego Zoo to Joshua Tree without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego Zoo to Joshua Tree without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 7h 49m and costs $140 - $280.

How long does it take to get from San Diego Zoo to Joshua Tree?

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from San Diego Zoo to Joshua Tree, including transfers.

Can I drive from San Diego Zoo to Joshua Tree?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego Zoo to Joshua Tree is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from San Diego Zoo to Joshua Tree.

Where can I stay near Joshua Tree?

There are 517+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.

San Diego Zoo to Joshua Tree - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from San Diego Zoo to Joshua Tree by bus, taxi, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stop
2. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Desert Hot Springs
3. Take the taxi from Desert Hot Springs to Joshua Tree
7h 49m
$142–275
Drive 141.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Diego Zoo to Joshua Tree141.9 mi
2h 34m
$26–38
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angeles
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Amtrak
3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Tree
8h 39m
$144–194
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Indio, CACbx
2. Drive from Indio, CA to Joshua Tree
12h 2m
$64–144

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 256.7 mi
Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between San Diego Zoo, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Diego Zoo to Joshua Tree. However, you can walk to University Av & 9th Av, take the line 10 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. Alternatively, you can walk to Park Bl & Zoo Pl, take the line 215 bus to India St & C St, walk to San Diego, take the train to Los Angeles, take the train to Palm Springs Amtrak, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree.

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