Rome2Rio

How to get fromPasadena to Joshua Treeby tram, train, car, bus, or taxi

Find Transport to Joshua Tree

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Pasadena to Joshua Tree by tram, train, car, bus, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Tram, train, drive

    best
    1. Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Pomona North Stationtram tram
    2. Take the train from Pomona - North to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Drive from Redlands - University to Joshua Treecar car
    4h 33m
    $26–39

  2. Drive 123.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pasadena to Joshua Treecar car 123.3 mi
    2h 14m
    $23–33

  3. Tram, train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the tram from Memorial Park 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 to Casino Morongobus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Casino Morongo to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    5h 12m
    $150–187

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from El Monte to Indiobus bus Lxus 2224 / ...
    2. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    5h 17m
    $40–62

  5. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Pomona - North to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    3. Take the taxi from Varner at Harry Oliver to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    6h 3m
    $140–184

  6. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Pasadena to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    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 Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus 12 / ...
    6h 4m
    $144–183

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Pasadena to Joshua Tree.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 124.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Pasadena to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the vehicle to Pomona North Station, walk to Pomona - North, take the train to San Bernardino - Downtown, take the train to Redlands - University, then drive to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Pomona North Station, walk to Pomona - North, take the train to San Bernardino - Downtown, walk to San Bernardino, take the bus to Casino Morongo, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides