There are 3 ways to get from Murrieta to Joshua Tree by bus, taxi, or car
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Bus, line 1 bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Corona Transit Centerbus 206
- Take the bus from Corona Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hubbus 1
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Palm Springs Northbus
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Treetaxi
5h 41m$96–202Drive 84.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Murrieta to Joshua Treecar 84.3 mi
1h 39m$16–23Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Hancock + Rancho Springs Medical Ctr. to Perris Transit Centerbus 61
- Take the bus from Riverside to Desert Hot Springsbus
- Take the taxi from Desert Hot Springs to Joshua Treetaxi
7h 13m$114–182
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Murrieta to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Murrieta to Joshua Tree is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $15 - $23.
The distance between Murrieta and Joshua Tree is 141 miles. The road distance is 84.8 miles.
The best way to get from Murrieta to Joshua Tree without a car is to bus and line 1 bus and taxi which takes 5h 41m and costs $95 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Murrieta to Joshua Tree, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Murrieta to Joshua Tree is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Murrieta to Joshua Tree.
There are 146+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.
What companies run services between Murrieta, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Murrieta to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the bus to Corona Transit Center, take the line 1 bus to Vine St. Mobility Hub, walk to Vine Street Mobility Hub, take the bus to San Bernardino, take the bus to Palm Springs North, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can drive from Murrieta to Joshua Tree in around 1h 39m.
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Corona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
Bus from Corona Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–2
Bus from Hancock + Rancho Springs Medical Ctr. to Perris Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Bernardino to Palm Springs North
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $8–85
Bus from Riverside to Desert Hot Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $85–120
Lucky 777 Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-660-9115
- Website
- lucky777cab.com
Desert City Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-328-3000
- Website
- desertcitycab.com
American Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-300-0000
Lucky 777 Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-660-9115
- Website
- lucky777cab.com
Desert City Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-328-3000
- Website
- desertcitycab.com
American Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-300-0000
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