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How to get fromTijuana to Joshua Treeby bus, car, train or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Calexico Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar car
    6h 54m
    $43–72

  2. Drive 160.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tijuana to Joshua Treecar car 160.4 mi
    2h 55m
    $30–43

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    7h 25m
    $191–281

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Oceansidebus bus
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus 12 / ...
    11h 56m
    $57–87

Tijuana to Joshua Tree by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Tijuana to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the bus to Mexicali, walk to Central de Autobuses de Mexicali, take the bus to C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos, walk to Calexico Bus Station, take the bus to Indio Bus Station, then drive to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can drive to San Ysidro Station, take the vehicle to America Plaza Station, walk to San Diego, take the train to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the bus to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree.

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