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How to get fromLong Beach to Joshua Treeby tram, train, car, bus (Amtrak), bus, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Long Beach to Joshua Tree by tram, train, car, bus (Amtrak), bus, or taxi

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  1. Tram, train, drive

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Drive from Redlands - University to Joshua Treecar car
    5h 58m
    $28–42

  2. Drive  128.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Long Beach to Joshua Treecar car 128.6 mi
    2h 27m
    $24–34

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus 12 / ...
    5h 58m
    $105–138

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Indiobus bus Huntington Park / ...
    2. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    6h 2m
    $41–82

  5. Tram, train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Pomona North Stationtram tram
    2. Take the train from Pomona - North to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    4. Take the taxi from Varner at Harry Oliver to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    7h 33m
    $140–184

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  • Distance: 153.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Long Beach, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Long Beach to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 5h 58m.

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