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

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There are 4 ways to get from Modesto to Joshua Tree National Park by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus6
    13h 36m
    $78–190

  2. Drive 466.4 mi

    1. Drive from Modesto to Cottonwood Visitor Centercar466.4 mi
    7h 50m
    $86–123

  3. Bus via Fresno

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus6
    14h 6m
    $88–152

  4. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Huntington Parkbus
    2. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to Indio Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus6
    14h 39m
    $94–125

Modesto to Joshua Tree National Park by bus and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration13h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Chiriaco Summit via Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center, and Chiriaco Summit in around 13h 36m.

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