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How to get fromSherman Oaks to Joshua Tree National Parkby bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Sherman Oaks to Joshua Tree National Park by bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Bus via Universal / Studio City 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 54m
    $56–80

  2. Drive 157.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sherman Oaks to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 157.8 mi
    2h 52m
    $29–42

  3. 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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    8h 13m
    $56–85

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    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 15m
    $60–96

Sherman Oaks to Joshua Tree National Park by bus, subway, train, and foot

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration7h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 188.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Van Nuys / Ventura to 29 Palms Transit Center via Universal / Studio City Station, Universal / Studio City Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, L.A. Union Station, Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 7h 54m.

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