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

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There are 4 ways to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Santa Monica by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Bus via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines

    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
    7h 9m
    $56–80

  2. Drive 157.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center to Santa Monicacar car 157.5 mi
    2h 51m
    $29–42

  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 43m
    $169–576

  4. 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 Alameda Sb & Los Angeles Ns to Santa Monica Wb & Lincoln Nsbus bus R10
    8h 25m
    $54–78

Joshua Tree National Park to Santa Monica by foot, bus, train, subway, and tram

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration7h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a vehicle from 29 Palms Transit Center to Downtown Santa Monica Station 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, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines in around 7h 9m.

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