There are 4 ways to get from Tehachapi to Joshua Tree by bus, train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train, taxi
best- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.100
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs North
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Tree
8h 15mDrive 166.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tehachapi to Joshua Tree166.2 mi
3h 4m$31–44Bus, train, taxi via Garnet
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.100
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Amtrak
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Tree
8h 48mBus, taxi
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to Bakersfield Amtrak100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs North
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Tree
8h 22m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tehachapi to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Tehachapi to Joshua Tree is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $30 - $45.
The distance between Tehachapi and Joshua Tree is 265 miles. The road distance is 167.2 miles.
The best way to get from Tehachapi to Joshua Tree without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 8h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Tehachapi to Joshua Tree, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Tehachapi to Joshua Tree is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Tehachapi to Joshua Tree.
There are 624+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.
What companies run services between Tehachapi, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Tehachapi to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the bus to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., walk to Lancaster, take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to Palm Springs North, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take the bus to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., walk to Lancaster, take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to Palm Springs Amtrak, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $12–17
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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
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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