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How to get fromJoshua Tree National Park to Long Beachby bus, tram, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Long Beach by bus, tram, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, tram

    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 tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram tram
    7h 17m
    $54–78

  2. Drive 143.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center to Long Beachcar car 143.7 mi
    2h 47m
    $27–38

  3. Bus, fly

    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
    4h 45m
    $139–576

Joshua Tree National Park to Long Beach by foot, bus, train, and tram

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Joshua Tree National Park to Long Beach. However, you can walk to 29 Palms Transit Center, take the bus to Palm Springs Airport, take the bus to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton, take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro A-Line, then take the vehicle to 1st Street Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center to Long Beach in around 2h 47m.

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