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How to get fromApple Valley to Joshua Tree National Parkby bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Apple Valley to Joshua Tree National Park by bus, car, or train

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  1. Bus, line 4 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from VVTC - Dock 6 to Cal State San Bernardinobus bus 15 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cal State San Bernardino to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    3. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to El Cielo at Kirk Douglasbus bus 4
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    9h 18m
    $20–36

  2. Drive, line 1 bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley Transit Centercar car
    2. Take the bus from Yucca Valley Transit Center to Hwy 62 & Timothybus bus 1
    1h 43m
    $14–19

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Victorville Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    9h 41m
    $74–132

  4. Drive 81 mi

    1. Drive from Apple Valley to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 81 mi
    1h 34m
    $15–22

Apple Valley to Joshua Tree National Park by bus and foot

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration9h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between Apple Valley, CA, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Outer Hwy 18 North WB & Navajo Rd to 29 Palms Transit Center via VVTC - Dock 6, Cal State San Bernardino, Varner at Harry Oliver, El Cielo at Kirk Douglas, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 9h 18m.

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