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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus bus 395
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    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 58m
    $83–122

  2. Drive 247.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lone Pine to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 247.2 mi
    4h 31m
    $46–66

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street to Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highwaybus bus 395
    2. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    14h 32m
    $134–201

Lone Pine to Joshua Tree National Park by bus, train, and foot

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration12h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 392.3 mi
  • Duration: 12h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street to 29 Palms Transit Center via Carl's Jr./Inyo St., Bakersfield, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 14h 32m.

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