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How to get fromJoshua Tree National Park to Yosemite National Parkby bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Yosemite National Park by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    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 Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus bus
    15h 32m
    $104–163

  2. Drive 388.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center to Yosemite Toulumne Meadows Visitor Centercar car 388.9 mi
    7h 14m
    $71–103

  3. Bus via Los Angeles

    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 Downtown to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus bus
    15h 37m
    $104–153

  4. Bus #2

    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 to Fresnobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus bus
    15h 52m
    $150–209

  5. Bus #3

    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 Selmabus bus 1
    4. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus bus
    17h 45m
    $114–164

Joshua Tree National Park to Yosemite National Park by foot, bus, and train

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration15h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 463.3 mi
  • Duration: 15h 32m

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

You can take a vehicle from 29 Palms Transit Center to Mariposa Grove via 29 Palms Transit Center, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Fresno Bus Station, Fresno Amtrak, and Mariposa Grove in around 15h 32m.

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