There are 4 ways to get from Ridgecrest to Joshua Tree by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train, drive
best- Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus 230
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus 250 / ...
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus
- Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar
11h 10mDrive 158.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ridgecrest to Joshua Treecar 158.6 mi
2h 58m$29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus 230
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus 100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus 12 / ...
14h 45mBus, train
- Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus 230
- Take the bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Oxnardbus
- Take the train from Oxnard to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus 12 / ...
16h 55m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ridgecrest to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Ridgecrest to Joshua Tree is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ridgecrest to Joshua Tree. However, there are services departing from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. and arriving at Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Carl's Jr./Inyo St., Bakersfield, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport and Yucca Valley Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.
The distance between Ridgecrest and Joshua Tree is 357 miles. The road distance is 159.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ridgecrest to Joshua Tree without a car is to bus which takes 14h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 11h 10m to get from Ridgecrest to Joshua Tree, including transfers.
Ridgecrest to Joshua Tree bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. station.
Ridgecrest to Joshua Tree bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Carl's Jr./Inyo St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ridgecrest to Joshua Tree is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Ridgecrest to Joshua Tree.
There are 670+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.
What companies run services between Ridgecrest, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Carl's Jr./Inyo St., Bakersfield, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 14h 45m.
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–12
- Schedules at
- metrolinktrains.com
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oxnard to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- kerntransit.org
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- estransit.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
Bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Oxnard
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Website
- mbtabus.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Schedules at
- mbtabus.com
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