The average bus between Apple Valley and Joshua Tree takes 12h 9m and the fastest bus takes 9h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Apple Valley to Joshua Tree. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Apple Valley and Joshua Tree. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Apple Valley is at 4:12 PM which arrives into Joshua Tree at 10:17 AM. All services require a transfer at VVTC - Dock 6 and take an average of 12h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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No, there is no direct bus from Apple Valley to Joshua Tree. However, there are services departing from Apple Valley station and arriving at Joshua Tree station via Cal State San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
Apple Valley to Joshua Tree bus services, operated by Victor Valley Transit Authority, depart from VVTC - Dock 6 station.
Apple Valley to Joshua Tree bus services, operated by Victor Valley Transit Authority, arrive at Yucca Valley Transit Center station.
The distance between Apple Valley and Joshua Tree is 89.7 km. The road distance is 273 km.
You can take a bus from Outer Hwy 18 North WB & Navajo Rd to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via VVTC - Dock 6, Cal State San Bernardino, Varner at Harry Oliver, El Cielo at Kirk Douglas, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 10h 19m.