What is the cheapest way to get from Santee to Joshua Tree?

The cheapest way to get from Santee to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santee to Joshua Tree?

The fastest way to get from Santee to Joshua Tree is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Santee and Joshua Tree?

No, there is no direct bus from Santee to Joshua Tree. However, there are services departing from Grossmont College and arriving at Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via SDSU Transit Center, San Diego, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport and Yucca Valley Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.

How far is it from Santee to Joshua Tree?

The distance between Santee and Joshua Tree is 232 miles. The road distance is 143.5 miles.

How do I travel from Santee to Joshua Tree without a car?

The best way to get from Santee to Joshua Tree without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 7h 23m and costs $180 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Santee to Joshua Tree?

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Santee to Joshua Tree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santee to Joshua Tree bus from?

Santee to Joshua Tree bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Where does the Santee to Joshua Tree bus arrive?

Santee to Joshua Tree bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Santee to Joshua Tree?

Yes, the driving distance between Santee to Joshua Tree is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Santee to Joshua Tree.

Where can I stay near Joshua Tree?

There are 651+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.

Santee to Joshua Tree - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Santee to Joshua Tree by train, bus, taxi, bus (Amtrak), 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.

Train, bus, taxi
best
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stopbus
3. Take the taxi from Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop to Joshua Treetaxi
7h 23m
$186–285
Drive 142.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santee to Joshua Treecar 142.7 mi
2h 37m
$26–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus 12 / ...
11h 28m
$64–120

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 230.5 mi
Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Grossmont College to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via College Av & SDSU Transit Center, SDSU Transit Center, India St & C St, San Diego, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 11h 28m.

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