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How to get fromSolana Beach to Joshua Treeby train, taxi, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Solana Beach to Joshua Tree by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station 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
    6h 33m
    $137–188

  2. Drive 128.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Solana Beach to Joshua Treecar128.5 mi
    2h 29m
    $24–34

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Treetaxi
    6h 42m

  4. Line 101 bus, train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Dahlia Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus101
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Palm Springs Northbus
    4. Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Treetaxi
    7h 21m
    $110–221

Questions & Answers

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

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

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