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

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There are 4 ways to get from Temecula to Joshua Tree National Park by bus, car, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ynez + Overland to Gilmore + Devonshire Hemet Mallbus bus 79
    2. Take the bus from 2nd at Commerce to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    6h 41m
    $48–67

  2. Drive  96.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Temecula to Hwy 62 & Timothycar car 96.2 mi
    1h 51m
    $18–26

  3. Bus via Anaheim

    1. Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Riversidebus bus
    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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    8h 59m
    $51–78

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Promenade Mall to Perris Transit Centerbus bus 61
    2. Take the train from Perris - Downtown to Fullertontrain 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
    9h 55m
    $46–72

Temecula to Joshua Tree National Park by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 136.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Ynez + Overland to 29 Palms Transit Center via Gilmore + Devonshire Hemet Mall, Mt. San Jacinto College San Jacinto, Second + Commerce, 2nd at Commerce, Varner at Harry Oliver, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 6h 41m.

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