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How to get fromPismo Beach to Joshua Treeby train, car, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Joshua Tree by train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Drive from Redlands - University to Joshua Treecar car
    10h 20m
    $101–192

  2. Drive 302.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pismo Beach to Joshua Treecar car 302.2 mi
    5h 26m
    $56–80

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SBP - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 2m
    $296–647

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    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 / ...
    12h 38m
    $120–232

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Pismo Beach to Joshua Tree.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 341.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Pismo Beach to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the taxi to Grover Beach Amtrak, take the train to Los Angeles, walk to L.A. Union Station, take the train to San Bernardino - Downtown, take the train to Redlands - University, then drive to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can drive from Pismo Beach to Joshua Tree in around 5h 26m.

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