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How to get fromLake Elsinore to Joshua Treeby train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Elsinore to Joshua Tree by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Perris - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus 12 / ...
    9h 18m
    $44–76

  2. Drive 84.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Elsinore to Joshua Treecar car 84.7 mi
    1h 40m
    $16–23

  3. Line 22 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hubbus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from Riverside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus 12 / ...
    10h 29m
    $48–83

Lake Elsinore to Joshua Tree by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 197.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between Lake Elsinore, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 74 + Cambern to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Perris Transit Center, Vine St. Mobility Hub, Riverside, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 10h 29m.

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