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How to get fromMammoth Lakes to Joshua Tree National Parkby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Mammoth Lakes to Joshua Tree National Park by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Skirball Park & Ridebus bus
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    14h 56m
    $479–517

  2. Drive 346.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mammoth Lakes to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 346.8 mi
    6h 22m
    $64–92

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride to Yosemite Villagebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Fresno Yosemite International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane FAT - PSP
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    15h 25m
    $278–833

  4. Bus, train via Lancaster

    1. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus Mmx / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus bus 395
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    15h 53m
    $100–151

Mammoth Lakes to Joshua Tree National Park by bus, train, and foot

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration15h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 507 mi
  • Duration: 14h 56m

What companies run services between Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mammoth Lakes to Joshua Tree National Park. However, you can take the bus to Main Lodge, walk to Mammoth Mountain Inn, take the bus to Skirball Park & Ride, walk to Sepulveda / Skirball Center, take the line 761 bus to Van Nuys / Keswick, walk to Van Nuys, take the train to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the bus to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, take the bus to 29 Palms Transit Center, then walk to 29 Palms Transit Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Mammoth Lakes to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center in around 6h 22m.

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