There are 5 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Temecula by bus, car, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus 15
- Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to 2nd at Commercebus 10
- Take the bus from Gilmore + Devonshire Hemet Mall to Promenade Mallbus 79
6h 52m$49–68Drive 85.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joshua Tree to Temeculacar 85.3 mi
1h 39m$16–23Bus via Anaheim
- Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus 15
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Riversidebus
- Take the bus from Riverside to Temecula Bus Stopbus
8h 53m$50–79Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus 15
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtowntrain
- Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Promenade Mallbus 61
9h 36m$46–73Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus 15
- Drive from Palm Springs Airport to Temeculacar
2h 19m$27–38
Joshua Tree to Temecula by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree to Temecula is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Joshua Tree to Temecula is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Joshua Tree to Temecula. However, there are services departing from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd and arriving at Promenade Mall via Varner at Harry Oliver, 2nd St. 1540 at Walmart, Mt. San Jacinto College San Jacinto and Gilmore + Devonshire Hemet Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Joshua Tree and Temecula is 124 miles. The road distance is 85.8 miles.
The best way to get from Joshua Tree to Temecula without a car is to bus which takes 6h 52m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Joshua Tree to Temecula, including transfers.
Joshua Tree to Temecula bus services, operated by Basin Transit, depart from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd station.
Joshua Tree to Temecula bus services, operated by Basin Transit, arrive at Palm Springs Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joshua Tree to Temecula is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Joshua Tree to Temecula.
There are 223+ hotels available in Temecula.
What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and Temecula, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Promenade Mall via Palm Springs Airport, Varner at Harry Oliver, 2nd St. 1540 at Walmart, Mt. San Jacinto College San Jacinto, and Gilmore + Devonshire Hemet Mall in around 6h 52m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- 760 366 2395
- [email protected]
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- basin-transit.com
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