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

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There are 4 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Los Angeles by car, train, bus (Amtrak), bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, train

    best
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Redlands - Universitycar car
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    4h 22m
    $27–40

  2. Drive  127.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Los Angelescar car 127.3 mi
    2h 14m
    $24–34

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd 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 2m

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    4h 3m
    $172–583

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 129.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Los Angeles via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 6h 2m.

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