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How to get fromTehachapi to Joshua Tree National Parkby bus, train, car or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Tehachapi to Joshua Tree National Park by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus100
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus6
    10h 44m

  2. Drive 221.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tehachapi to Cottonwood Visitor Centercar221.5 mi
    4h 4m
    $41–59

  3. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus100
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    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
    11h 9m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to Bakersfield Amtrakbus100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
    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
    11h 18m

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to Chiriaco Summit via Bakersfield, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Downtown, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center, and Chiriaco Summit in around 11h 18m.

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