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How to get fromJoshua Tree National Park to Los Angelesby bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Los Angeles by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Bus

    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 Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 9m
    $52–82

  2. Drive 143.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center to Los Angelescar car 143.4 mi
    2h 33m
    $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 18m
    $172–583

Joshua Tree National Park to Los Angeles by foot, bus, and train

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from 29 Palms Transit Center to Los Angeles via 29 Palms Transit Center, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 6h 9m.

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