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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Joshua Treeby train, car, bus (Amtrak), plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Joshua Tree by train, car, bus (Amtrak), plane, or bus

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Drive from Redlands - University to Joshua Treecar car
    7h 50m
    $60–107

  2. Fly, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SBA - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    9h 9m
    $32–202

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus 12 / ...
    10h 26m

  4. Drive 220.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Joshua Treecar car 220.9 mi
    3h 55m
    $41–59

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus 12 / ...
    10h 8m
    $77–138

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar69Weekly Planes
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to Joshua Tree.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 233.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 10h 26m.

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