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How to get fromSanta Monica Pier to Joshua Treeby bus, car, train, or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Joshua Tree by bus, car, train, or tram

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  1. Line 33 bus, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Main / 7thbus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indiobus bus
    3. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    5h 13m
    $40–81

  2. Drive 141.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Joshua Treecar car 141.8 mi
    2h 32m
    $26–38

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train SB Line
    2. Drive from Redlands - University to Joshua Treecar car
    5h 54m
    $30–44

  4. Tram, bus, drive

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Maravilla Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from East Los Angeles to Indiobus bus
    3. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    5h 35m
    $27–46

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  • Distance: 200.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Monica Pier to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the line 33 bus to Main / 7th, walk to Downtown Los Angeles, take the bus to Indio, then drive to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santa Monica Pier to Joshua Tree via Downtown Santa Monica Station, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, L.A. Union Station, San Bernardino - Downtown, and Redlands - University in around 5h 54m.

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