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How to get fromLong Beach to Joshua Tree National Parkby bus (Amtrak), car, tram, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Long Beach to Joshua Tree National Park by bus (Amtrak), car, tram, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    6h 58m
    $55–80

  2. Drive 144.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Long Beach to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 144.7 mi
    2h 46m
    $27–39

  3. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    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
    8h
    $54–78

Long Beach to Joshua Tree National Park by bus, train, and foot

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration6h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to 29 Palms Transit Center via Santa Ana Bus Stop, Santa Ana, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 6h 58m.

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