The average bus between Palm Desert and Joshua Tree takes 7h 54m and the fastest bus takes 4h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Palm Desert 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 3 times a day between Palm Desert and Joshua Tree. The earliest departure is at 8:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palm Desert is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Joshua Tree at 10:17 AM. All services require a transfer at West at Pierson and take an average of 7h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert to Joshua Tree. However, there are services departing from Palm Desert station and arriving at Joshua Tree station via West at Pierson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
Palm Desert to Joshua Tree bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, depart from Fred Waring at Portola station.
Palm Desert to Joshua Tree bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, arrive at Yucca Valley Transit Center station.
The distance between Palm Desert and Joshua Tree is 46.2 km. The road distance is 123 km.
You can take a bus from Fred Waring at Portola to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via West at Pierson, El Cielo at Baristo, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 5h 21m.