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How to get fromLake Havasu City to Joshua Tree National Parkby shuttle, train, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Lake Havasu City to Joshua Tree National Park by shuttle, train, bus, or car

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  1. Shuttle, train, bus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Havasu City, AZ to Kingman, AZshuttle bus
    2. Take the train from Kingman Station to San Bernardinotrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    16h 24m
    $184–311

  2. Drive 147.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Havasu City to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 147.6 mi
    2h 57m
    $27–39

Lake Havasu City to Joshua Tree National Park by shuttle, foot, train, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 516.8 mi
  • Duration: 16h 24m

What companies run services between Lake Havasu City, AZ, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lake Havasu City to Joshua Tree National Park. However, you can take the shuttle to Kingman, AZ, walk to Kingman Station, take the train to San Bernardino, walk to 2nd Street @ L Street, take the line 3 bus to San Bernardino Transit Center, take the bus to Varner at Harry Oliver, take the line 4 bus to El Cielo at Kirk Douglas, walk to Palm Springs Airport, take the bus to 29 Palms Transit Center, then walk to 29 Palms Transit Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Lake Havasu City to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center in around 2h 57m.

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