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How to get fromStudio City to Joshua Treeby bus, car, train, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Studio City to Joshua Tree by bus, car, train, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar car
    4h 52m
    $32–53

  2. Drive  138.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Studio City to Joshua Treecar car 138.6 mi
    2h 30m
    $26–37

  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 37m
    $30–44

  4. Bus, drive via Fairfax / Melrose

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indiobus bus San Jose / ...
    2. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    5h 22m
    $41–83

  5. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    3. Take the taxi from Varner at Harry Oliver to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    7h 8m
    $144–189

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  • Distance: 193.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Studio City, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Studio City to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the line 240 bus to Universal / Studio City Station, walk to Universal / Studio City Station, take the subway to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to Indio Bus Station, then drive to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ventura / Radford 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 37m.

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