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How to get fromJoshua Tree National Park to Getty Centerby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Getty Center by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Van Nuystrain train
    8h 3m

  2. Drive  160.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center to Getty Centercar car 160.4 mi
    2h 54m
    $28–40

  3. Bus, fly, line 6 bus

    1. Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    3. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7 to Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Avebus bus
    5h 26m
    $210–591

  4. Bus, line 2 bus

    1. Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Alvarado / 7th to Westwood / Weyburnbus bus 2
    8h 26m

  5. Bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Westwood / Wilshirebus bus 20
    8h 49m

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 204.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

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

You can take a vehicle from 29 Palms Transit Center to Getty Center via 29 Palms Transit Center, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, L.A. Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Westlake / MacArthur Park Station, Alvarado / 7th, Westwood / Weyburn, Westwood / Le Conte, and Church / 405 Fwy Off-Ramp in around 8h 26m.

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