There are 3 ways to get from Temecula to Joshua Tree by bus, taxi, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Riverside
- Take the bus from Riverside to Desert Hot Springs
- Take the taxi from Desert Hot Springs to Joshua Tree
3h 46m$113–216Drive 85.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Temecula to Joshua Tree85.4 mi
1h 38m$16–23Bus, taxi via San Jacinto
- Take the bus from Ynez + Overland to Gilmore + Devonshire Hemet Mall79
- Take the taxi from Casino Morongo to Joshua Tree
5h 10m$144–180
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Temecula to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Temecula to Joshua Tree is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $15 - $23.
The distance between Temecula and Joshua Tree is 121 miles. The road distance is 85.9 miles.
The best way to get from Temecula to Joshua Tree without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 46m and costs $110 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Temecula to Joshua Tree, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Temecula to Joshua Tree is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Temecula to Joshua Tree.
There are 628+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.
What companies run services between Temecula, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Temecula to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the bus to Riverside, take the bus to Desert Hot Springs, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can drive from Temecula to Joshua Tree in around 1h 38m.
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $7–85
Bus from Riverside to Desert Hot Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–15
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Ynez + Overland to Gilmore + Devonshire Hemet Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Schedules at
- riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $95–170
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
Yellow Cab of Riverside
- Phone
- +1-877-321-8294
- Website
- yellowcabhemet.com
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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