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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Bakersfield Amtrakbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield 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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    10h 25m
    $104–160

  2. Drive 182.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tehachapi to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 182.7 mi
    3h 22m
    $34–49

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 100
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    11h 22m

Tehachapi to Joshua Tree National Park by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 326.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to 29 Palms Transit Center via Bakersfield, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 10h 25m.

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