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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Joshua Treeby bus, taxi, train, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Joshua Tree by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Treetaxi
    5h 43m
    $127–206

  2. Drive 220.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Joshua Treecar220.9 mi
    3h 54m
    $41–59

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Amtraktrain
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Treetaxi
    6h 6m
    $127–196

  4. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeSBA - PSP
    2. Take the taxi from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Joshua Treetaxi
    5h 40m
    $150–482

  5. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Amtraktrain
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Treetaxi
    7h 9m
    $139–251

  6. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus
    3. Take the taxi from Palm at Buena Vista to Joshua Treetaxi
    9h 59m

  7. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeLAX - PSP
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Joshua Treetaxi
    5h 25m
    $159–436

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

Calendar85Weekly Planes
Duration4h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to Palm Springs North, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to Palm Springs Amtrak, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree.

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