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

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There are 3 ways to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Pasadena 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 37m
    $54–78

  2. Drive 139.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center to Pasadenacar car 139.2 mi
    2h 32m
    $26–37

  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 48m
    $174–585

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

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a vehicle from 29 Palms Transit Center to Memorial Park Station via 29 Palms Transit Center, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, L.A. Union Station, and Union Station - Metro A-Line in around 6h 37m.

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