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How to get fromJoshua Tree to Riversideby bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Riverside by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd 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 Amtrak Station to Riversidebus bus
    6h 12m
    $54–76

  2. Drive 75.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Riversidecar car 75.3 mi
    1h 27m
    $14–20

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd 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 train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    6h 13m
    $52–82

  4. Bus, line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from El Cielo at Kirk Douglas to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 4
    3. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    6h 39m
    $19–24

  5. Bus, line 4 bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from El Cielo at Kirk Douglas to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 4
    3. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to 2nd at Commercebus bus 10
    4. Take the bus from Riverside University Medical Center to Central + De Anzabus bus 20
    7h 28m
    $19–26

Joshua Tree to Riverside by bus

Calendar9Weekly Buses
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Riverside via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 6h 12m.

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