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

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to Joshua Tree National Park by bus (Amtrak) or car

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  1. Bus via Little Tokyo / Arts District Station

    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 50m
    $55–86

  2. Drive 157.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 157.8 mi
    2h 51m
    $29–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica Eb & Lincoln Ns to Alameda Nb & Los Angeles Fsbus bus R10
    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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    8h 6m
    $54–78

  4. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    8h 32m
    $54–78

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

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration7h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 199 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

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

You can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 29 Palms Transit Center via Little Tokyo / Arts District Station, 1st / Central, Alameda / Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 7h 50m.

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