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How to get fromPalm Desert to Joshua Treeby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Desert to Joshua Tree by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 5 bus, line 2 bus, bus

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    1. Take the bus from Fred Waring at Portola to West at Piersonbus bus 5
    2. Take the bus from West at Pierson to El Cielo at Baristobus bus 2
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus 12 / ...
    5h 21m
    $6–12

  2. Drive 46.5 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Joshua Treecar car 46.5 mi
    57 min
    $9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palm Desert to Joshua Treetaxi taxi 46.5 mi
    57 min
    $160–200

  4. Line 4 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to El Cielo at Kirk Douglasbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus 12 / ...
    6h 2m
    $6–12

Palm Desert to Joshua Tree by bus and foot

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 76.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Fred Waring at Portola to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via West at Pierson, El Cielo at Baristo, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 5h 21m.

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