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How to get fromJoshua Tree to Riversideby taxi, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Riverside by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Northtaxi
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Vine Street Mobility Hubbus215
    2h 13m
    $96–189

  2. Drive 75.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Riversidecar75.3 mi
    1h 26m
    $14–20

  3. Taxi, bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Desert Hot Springstaxi
    2. Take the bus from Desert Hot Springs to Riversidebus
    3. Take the bus from UCR at Bannockburn Village to Magnolia + Beattybus1
    2h 55m
    $106–201

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Joshua Tree to Riverside. However, you can take the taxi to Palm Springs North, take the bus to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, walk to San Bernardino Transit Center, then take the bus to Vine Street Mobility Hub. Alternatively, you can drive from Joshua Tree to Riverside in around 1h 26m.

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