There are 5 ways to get from University of San Diego to Joshua Tree by bus, taxi, train, 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.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from San Diego to Riverside
- Take the bus from Riverside to Desert Hot Springs
- Take the taxi from Desert Hot Springs to Joshua Tree
6h 30m$124–260Drive 140.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from University of San Diego to Joshua Tree140.5 mi
2h 34m$26–37Train, taxi
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Amtrak
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Tree
8h 12m$142–193Bus, taxi via El Centro
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stop
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Desert Hot Springs
- Take the taxi from Desert Hot Springs to Joshua Tree
7h 5m$142–275Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Indio, CACbx
- Drive from Indio, CA to Joshua Tree
12h 9m$62–134
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of San Diego to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from University of San Diego to Joshua Tree is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $25 - $40.
The distance between University of San Diego and Joshua Tree is 186 miles. The road distance is 141.3 miles.
The best way to get from University of San Diego to Joshua Tree without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 30m and costs $120 - $260.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from University of San Diego to Joshua Tree, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between University of San Diego to Joshua Tree is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from University of San Diego to Joshua Tree.
There are 624+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.
What companies run services between University of San Diego, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from University of San Diego to Joshua Tree. However, you can walk to Linda Vista Rd & Usd Main Entrance, take the line 44 bus to Old Town Transit Center, walk to San Diego, take the bus to Riverside, take the bus to Desert Hot Springs, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can walk to Linda Vista Rd & Usd Main Entrance, take the line 44 bus to Old Town Transit Center, walk to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, take the train to Los Angeles, take the train to Palm Springs Amtrak, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $32–38
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Riverside to Desert Hot Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $8–85
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Desert Hot Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $14–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Indio, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $85–120
Lucky 777 Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-660-9115
- Website
- lucky777cab.com
Desert City Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-328-3000
- Website
- desertcitycab.com
American Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-300-0000
Lucky 777 Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-660-9115
- Website
- lucky777cab.com
Desert City Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-328-3000
- Website
- desertcitycab.com
American Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-300-0000
Lucky 777 Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-660-9115
- Website
- lucky777cab.com
Desert City Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-328-3000
- Website
- desertcitycab.com
American Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-300-0000
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