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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Joshua Treeby plane, bus, train, car, or rideshare

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Joshua Tree by plane, bus, train, car, or rideshare

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  1. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    4h 19m
    $156–523

  2. Drive 139 mi

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    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Joshua Treecar car 139 mi
    2h 35m
    $26–37

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train SB Line
    2. Drive from Redlands - University to Joshua Treecar car
    5h 27m
    $34–53

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Joshua Treerideshare rideshare 139 mi
    2h 35m

  5. Fly to Imperial County Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane plane LAX - IPL
    2. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar car
    5h 12m
    $116–486

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 147 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Joshua Tree. However, you can fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), walk to Palm Springs Airport, take the bus to Yucca Valley Transit Center, then take the line 1 bus to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Joshua Tree via Los Angeles Union Station, L.A. Union Station, San Bernardino - Downtown, and Redlands - University in around 5h 27m.

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