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How to get fromHollywood to Joshua Treeby bus, car, train, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Hollywood to Joshua Tree by bus, car, train, or taxi

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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 17m
    $40–81

  2. Drive 133.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hollywood to Joshua Treecar car 133.2 mi
    2h 21m
    $25–36

  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 15m
    $28–42

  4. Bus, drive via Indio

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar car
    4h 29m
    $30–56

  5. Bus, drive via Santa Monica / Vine

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indiobus bus San Jose / ...
    2. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    4h 45m
    $40–81

  6. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Casino Morongobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Casino Morongo to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    5h 54m
    $152–190

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 187 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Hollywood, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Hollywood to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the subway to Pershing Square Station, walk to Downtown Los Angeles, take the bus to Indio, then drive to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Hollywood / Vine Station to Joshua Tree via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, L.A. Union Station, San Bernardino - Downtown, and Redlands - University in around 5h 15m.

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