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How to get fromMerced to Joshua Tree National Parkby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Merced to Joshua Tree National Park by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus bus 6
    12h 46m
    $69–132

  2. Bus via Fresno

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus bus 6
    13h 26m
    $59–97

  3. Drive 384.6 mi

    1. Drive from Merced to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 384.6 mi
    6h 46m
    $71–102

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)plane plane MCE - HHR
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus bus
    10h 36m
    $86–214

  5. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Huntington Parkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus bus 6
    13h 26m
    $90–119

Merced to Joshua Tree National Park by bus and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration12h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Merced Bus Stop to Chiriaco Summit via Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center, and Chiriaco Summit in around 12h 46m.

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