There are 3 ways to get from Temecula to Joshua Tree by bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
- Take the taxi from Varner at Harry Oliver to Joshua Treetaxi
4h 53m$138–182Bus, drive
cheapest- Take the bus from Ynez + Overland to Gilmore + Devonshire Hemet Mallbus 79
- Drive from Gilmore + Devonshire Hemet Mall to Joshua Treecar
2h 21m$12–19Drive 85.4 mi
- Drive from Temecula to Joshua Treecar 85.4 mi
1h 39m$16–23
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Temecula to Joshua Tree is to bus and drive which costs $11 - $20 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Temecula to Joshua Tree is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $15 - $23.
The distance between Temecula and Joshua Tree is 163 miles. The road distance is 85.9 miles.
The best way to get from Temecula to Joshua Tree without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 53m and costs $130 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Temecula to Joshua Tree, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Temecula to Joshua Tree is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Temecula to Joshua Tree.
There are 604+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.
What companies run services between Temecula, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Temecula to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the bus to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, walk to San Bernardino Transit Center, take the bus to Varner at Harry Oliver, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can drive from Temecula to Joshua Tree in around 1h 39m.
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Temecula Bus Stop to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $130–170
American Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-300-0000
Desert City Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-328-3000
- Website
- desertcitycab.com
Road Runner Car Service
- Phone
- +1 760-660-9115
- Website
- roadrunnercarservice.com
Yellow Cab of the Desert
- Phone
- +1-7602-340-8294
- Website
- yellowcabofthedesert.com
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