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How to get fromGlendale to Joshua Treeby bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Glendale to Joshua Tree by bus, car, or train

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indiobus bus San Jose / ...
    2. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    4h 41m
    $40–81

  2. Drive 130 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Glendale to Joshua Treecar car 130 mi
    2h 22m
    $24–35

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train SB Line
    2. Drive from Redlands - University to Joshua Treecar car
    5h 6m
    $32–48

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Glendale Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus 12 / ...
    7h 31m
    $44–74

Glendale to Joshua Tree by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Glendale, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Glendale to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the line 92 bus to Spring / 7th, walk to Downtown Los Angeles, take the bus to Indio, then drive to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glendale to Joshua Tree via L.A. Union Station, San Bernardino - Downtown, and Redlands - University in around 5h 6m.

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