There are 4 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Temecula by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus 15
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Riversidebus
- Take the bus from Riverside to Temecula Bus Stopbus
8h 53m$56–93Drive 85.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joshua Tree to Temeculacar 85.3 mi
1h 39m$16–23Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus 15
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtowntrain
- Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Promenade Mallbus 61
9h 53m$51–83Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus 15
- Drive from Palm Springs Airport to Temeculacar
2h 19m$27–38
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree to Temecula is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Joshua Tree to Temecula is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Joshua Tree to Temecula. However, there are services departing from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd and arriving at Temecula Bus Stop via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Vine St. Mobility Hub and Riverside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
The distance between Joshua Tree and Temecula is 210 miles. The road distance is 85.8 miles.
The best way to get from Joshua Tree to Temecula without a car is to bus which takes 8h 53m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Joshua Tree to Temecula, including transfers.
Joshua Tree to Temecula bus services, operated by Basin Transit, depart from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd station.
Joshua Tree to Temecula bus services, operated by Basin Transit, arrive at Palm Springs Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joshua Tree to Temecula is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Joshua Tree to Temecula.
There are 203+ hotels available in Temecula.
What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and Temecula, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Temecula Bus Stop via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Riverside, Vine St. Mobility Hub, UCR at Bannockburn Village, and Riverside in around 8h 53m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- 760 366 2395
- comments@basin-transit.com
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Riverside to Temecula Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Perris Transit Center to Promenade Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
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