The average bus between Banning and Joshua Tree takes 10h 21m and the fastest bus takes 7h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Banning to Joshua Tree. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Banning and Joshua Tree. The earliest departure is at 9:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banning is at 7:11 PM which arrives into Joshua Tree at 10:17 AM. All services require a transfer at 2nd at Commerce and take an average of 10h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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19h 57m • 4 changes




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15h 5m • 4 changes
Want to know about travelling from Banning to Joshua Tree? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Banning to Joshua Tree. However, there are services departing from Banning station and arriving at Joshua Tree station via Varner at Harry Oliver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
Banning to Joshua Tree bus services, operated by City of Banning Transit, depart from 2nd at Commerce station.
Banning to Joshua Tree bus services, operated by City of Banning Transit, arrive at Yucca Valley Transit Center station.
The distance between Banning and Joshua Tree is 56.7 km. The road distance is 159 km.
You can take a bus from Ramsey & 1st WB to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via 2nd at Commerce, Varner at Harry Oliver, El Cielo at Kirk Douglas, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 7h 33m.