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How to get fromLos Angeles Downtown to Joshua Treeby bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles Downtown to Joshua Tree by bus, car, or train

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indiobus bus San Jose / ...
    2. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    2h 58m
    $39–76

  2. Drive 128.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles Downtown to Joshua Treecar car 128.3 mi
    2h 15m
    $24–34

  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
    4h
    $27–39

  4. Bus, drive #2

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indiobus bus San José
    2. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    2h 58m
    $25–44

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 179.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Downtown, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles Downtown to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the bus to Indio then drive to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take a train from L.A. Union Station to Joshua Tree via San Bernardino - Downtown and Redlands - University in around 4h.

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