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How to get fromJoshua Tree to Tehachapiby taxi, bus, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Tehachapi by taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Northtaxi
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
    4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ridebus100
    8h 8m

  2. Drive 166.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Tehachapicar166.2 mi
    3h 4m
    $31–44

  3. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Amtraktaxi
    2. Take the train from Palm Springs Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
    4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ridebus100
    9h 42m

  4. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Northtaxi
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus
    4. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ridebus100
    9h 1m

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Joshua Tree to Tehachapi. However, you can take the taxi to Palm Springs North, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, walk to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Lancaster, walk to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., then take the bus to Tehachapi Park & Ride. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Palm Springs Amtrak, take the train to Los Angeles, walk to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Lancaster, walk to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., then take the bus to Tehachapi Park & Ride.

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