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How to get fromSherman Oaks to Joshua Treeby bus, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Sherman Oaks to Joshua Tree by bus, car, or train

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  1. Line 422 bus, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd to Flower St & 7th Stbus bus 422
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indiobus bus
    3. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    4h 54m
    $41–85

  2. Drive 141.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sherman Oaks to Joshua Treecar car 141.7 mi
    2h 33m
    $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 51m
    $30–44

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  • Distance: 196.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Sherman Oaks, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Sherman Oaks to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the line 422 bus to Flower St & 7th St, walk to 7th / Hope, take the line 51 bus to 7th / Maple, walk to Downtown Los Angeles, take the bus to Indio, then drive to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ventura / Beverly Glen to Joshua Tree via Universal / Studio City Station, Universal / Studio City Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, L.A. Union Station, San Bernardino - Downtown, and Redlands - University in around 5h 51m.

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