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How to get fromJoshua Tree National Park to Portervilleby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Porterville by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Delano Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Delano Bus Stop to Portervilletaxi taxi
    10h 50m
    $163–241

  2. Drive 271.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center to Portervillecar car 271.9 mi
    5h 10m
    $50–72

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Anaheim to Tiptonbus bus 1
    4. Take the taxi from Tipton to Portervilletaxi taxi
    12h 8m
    $171–229

  4. Bus, taxi via Anaheim

    1. Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Los Angelesbus bus 460
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Delanobus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Delano to Portervilletaxi taxi
    14h 20m
    $158–224

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 343.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Joshua Tree National Park to Porterville. However, you can walk to 29 Palms Transit Center, take the bus to Palm Springs Airport, take the bus to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton, take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to Delano Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Porterville. Alternatively, you can drive from Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center to Porterville in around 5h 10m.

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