There are 4 ways to get from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Joshua Tree by train, car, bus (Amtrak), or rideshare
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Train, drive
best- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain SB Line
- Drive from Redlands - University to Joshua Treecar
6h 40m$31–45Drive 123.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Joshua Treecar 123.2 mi
2h 20m$23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus 12 / ...
7h 28m$78–108Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Long Beach-LGB to Joshua Tree123.2 mi
2h 20m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Joshua Tree is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Joshua Tree. However, there are services departing from Long Beach Airport / Lot A and arriving at Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Del Amo & Lakewood SE, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport and Yucca Valley Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Long Beach Airport (LGB) and Joshua Tree is 157 miles. The road distance is 123.9 miles.
The best way to get from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Joshua Tree without a car is to bus which takes 7h 28m and costs $75 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Joshua Tree, including transfers.
Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Joshua Tree bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Joshua Tree bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Joshua Tree is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Joshua Tree.
There are 557+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.
What companies run services between Long Beach Airport (LGB), USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Long Beach Airport / Lot A to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Lakewood & Del Amo NE, Del Amo & Lakewood SE, Bloomfield & Del Amo SW, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 7h 28m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 760 366 2395
- [email protected]
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- basin-transit.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Long Beach-LGB to Joshua Tree
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Long Beach Airport (LGB) and Joshua Tree. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







