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How to get fromJoshua Tree to Tehachapiby car, train, bus or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Tehachapi by car, train, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Drive, train, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Redlands - Universitycar car
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WBbus bus 100
    9h 38m

  2. Drive 166.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Tehachapicar car 166.5 mi
    3h 3m
    $31–44

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WBbus bus 100
    11h 12m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride EBbus bus 100
    11h 32m
    $88–157

  5. Bus, train via Oxnard

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oxnardtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Oxnard to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 50m
    $101–190

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 11h 32m.

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