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

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

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    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 24m

  2. Drive  160.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tijuana to Joshua Treecar car 160.4 mi
    2h 56m
    $30–43

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to Santa Anabus bus
    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 / ...
    11h 15m

  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 53m

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  • Distance: 235 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Santa Ana, Santa Ana, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 11h 15m.

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