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How to get fromSan Pedro to Joshua Treeby bus, car, tram, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from San Pedro to Joshua Tree by bus, car, tram, or train

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  1. Bus, drive via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pacific / 7th to Olive / 5thbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indiobus bus
    3. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    5h 2m
    $40–81

  2. Drive 135.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Pedro to Joshua Treecar car 135.6 mi
    2h 37m
    $25–36

  3. Tram, train, drive

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Drive from Redlands - University to Joshua Treecar car
    6h 20m
    $30–46

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Pacific / 7th to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar car
    6h 14m
    $29–51

  5. Line 205 bus, bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from 7th / Gaffey to Artesia Stationbus bus 205
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Indiobus bus
    3. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    6h 40m
    $42–82

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 208 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from San Pedro to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the bus to Olive / 5th, walk to Downtown Los Angeles, take the bus to Indio, then drive to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gaffey St & 1st St to Joshua Tree via Long Beach Transit Mall, Downtown Long Beach Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, L.A. Union Station, San Bernardino - Downtown, and Redlands - University in around 6h 20m.

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