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How to get fromVan Nuys to Joshua Treeby train, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Van Nuys to Joshua Tree by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    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 29m
    $33–50

  2. Drive 142.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Van Nuys to Joshua Treecar car 142.5 mi
    2h 36m
    $26–38

  3. Line 720 bus, bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Wilshire / Westwood to 6th / Mainbus bus 720
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indiobus bus
    3. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    5h 51m
    $41–83

  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 Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus 12 / ...
    7h 52m
    $49–89

Van Nuys to Joshua Tree by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Van Nuys to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, take the train to San Bernardino - Downtown, take the train to Redlands - University, then drive to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Van Nuys / Victory to Joshua Tree via Westwood / Wilshire, Wilshire / Westwood, 6th / Main, Downtown Los Angeles, and Indio in around 5h 51m.

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