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How to get fromLancaster to Joshua Tree National Parkby train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 3 ways to get from Lancaster to Joshua Tree National Park by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    9h 3m
    $57–83

  2. Drive 146.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lancaster to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 146.6 mi
    3h 1m
    $27–39

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    12h 4m
    $93–140

Lancaster to Joshua Tree National Park by train, bus, and foot

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration9h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 246.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 3m

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

You can take a bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to 29 Palms Transit Center via Bakersfield, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 12h 4m.

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