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How to get fromPasadena to Joshua Tree National Parkby bus (Amtrak) or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Pasadena to Joshua Tree National Park by bus (Amtrak) or car

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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
    7h 19m
    $54–78

  2. Drive 139.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pasadena to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 139.4 mi
    2h 33m
    $26–37

  3. Bus via Atlantic / Floral

    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
    8h 21m
    $56–80

Pasadena to Joshua Tree National Park by tram, train, bus, and foot

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration7h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a vehicle from Memorial Park Station to 29 Palms Transit Center via Union Station - Metro A-Line, L.A. Union Station, Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 7h 19m.

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