There are 6 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by bus, plane, car, train, bus (Amtrak), or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PSP - LAX
3h 9m$165–570Drive 139 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joshua Tree to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)car 139 mi
2h 34m$26–37Drive, train
- Drive from Joshua Tree to Redlands - Universitycar
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
5h 8m$34–53Bus
- Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus 15
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 44m$59–89Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Joshua Tree to Los Angeles-LAX139 mi
2h 34mDrive, bus to Imperial County Airport, fly
- Drive from Joshua Tree to Indio Bus Stationcar
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane IPL - LAX
5h 9m$115–490
Joshua Tree to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Joshua Tree to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Joshua Tree to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). However, there are services departing from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd and arriving at LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Joshua Tree and Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 148 miles. The road distance is 139.8 miles.
The best way to get from Joshua Tree to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 44m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Joshua Tree to Los Angeles Airport (LAX), including transfers.
Joshua Tree to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by Basin Transit, depart from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd station.
Joshua Tree to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by Basin Transit, arrive at Palm Springs Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joshua Tree to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Joshua Tree to Los Angeles Airport (LAX).
There are 3354+ hotels available in Los Angeles Airport (LAX).
What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 6h 44m.
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Imperial County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–190
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- 760 366 2395
- [email protected]
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Joshua Tree to Los Angeles-LAX
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Joshua Tree and Los Angeles Airport (LAX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










