There are 2 ways to get from El Centro to Joshua Tree National Park by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or car
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Bus, line 4 bus
best- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to El Cielo at Kirk Douglasbus 4
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus 15
7h 50m$30–47Drive 136.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from El Centro to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar 136.9 mi
3h 18m$25–37
El Centro to Joshua Tree National Park by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Centro to Joshua Tree National Park is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from El Centro to Joshua Tree National Park is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from El Centro to Joshua Tree National Park. However, there are services departing from El Centro Bus Stop and arriving at 29 Palms Transit Center via Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen, Varner at Harry Oliver and Palm Springs Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between El Centro and Joshua Tree National Park is 171 miles. The road distance is 137.7 miles.
The best way to get from El Centro to Joshua Tree National Park without a car is to bus and line 4 bus which takes 7h 50m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from El Centro to Joshua Tree National Park, including transfers.
El Centro to Joshua Tree National Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Centro Bus Stop station.
El Centro to Joshua Tree National Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indio Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Centro to Joshua Tree National Park is 138 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from El Centro to Joshua Tree National Park.
What companies run services between El Centro, CA, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from El Centro Bus Stop to 29 Palms Transit Center via Indio Bus Station, Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen, Varner at Harry Oliver, El Cielo at Kirk Douglas, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 7h 50m.
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 760-343-3451
- Website
- sunline.org
Bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to El Cielo at Kirk Douglas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- sunline.org
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
- Phone
- 760 366 2395
- [email protected]
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–20
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
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