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How to get fromRidgecrest to Joshua Tree National Parkby bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 3 ways to get from Ridgecrest to Joshua Tree National Park by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 230
    2. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 250 / ...
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    13h 33m
    $66–96

  2. Drive 169.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ridgecrest to Hwy 62 & Timothycar car 169.4 mi
    3h 9m
    $31–45

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 230
    2. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    13h 43m
    $115–173

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

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration13h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346.1 mi
  • Duration: 13h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to 29 Palms Transit Center via Carl's Jr./Inyo St., Bakersfield, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 13h 43m.

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