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How to get fromRancho Palos Verdes to Joshua Treeby bus, car, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Rancho Palos Verdes to Joshua Tree by bus, car, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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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
    5h 36m
    $40–82

  2. Drive 142.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rancho Palos Verdes to Joshua Treecar car 142.5 mi
    2h 49m
    $26–38

  3. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Crest Rd & Cresta Verde Dr to Figueroa St & 12th Stbus bus 448
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Drive from Redlands - University to Joshua Treecar car
    6h 5m
    $31–46

  4. Bus, drive via El Monte

    1. Take the bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Monte to Indiobus bus La
    3. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    6h 35m
    $41–63

  5. Bus

    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 Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus 12 / ...
    8h 2m
    $128–164

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  • Distance: 212.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Rancho Palos Verdes to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Valley View-Chapman, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 8h 2m.

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