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

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Joshua Tree by train, car, 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 47m
    $49–92

  2. Drive 220.9 mi

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

  3. Fly, bus

    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
    8h 12m
    $56–382

  4. 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 12m
    $60–125

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

Calendar72Weekly Planes
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest 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 train to Los Angeles, walk to L.A. Union Station, take the train to San Bernardino - Downtown, take the train to Redlands - University, then drive to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Barbara to Joshua Tree in around 3h 55m.

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