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How to get fromVenice Beach to Joshua Treeby bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Venice Beach to Joshua Tree by bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Line 33 bus, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Venice / Washington to Main / 7thbus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indiobus bus
    3. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    5h 1m
    $40–81

  2. Drive 141.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Venice Beach to Joshua Treecar car 141.1 mi
    2h 37m
    $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
    6h 6m
    $31–45

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    4h 30m
    $184–595

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Venice Beach to Joshua Tree.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 197.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Venice Beach, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Venice Beach to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the line 33 bus to Main / 7th, walk to Downtown Los Angeles, take the bus to Indio, then drive to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Nb & Market Ns to Joshua Tree via 4Th Nb & Colorado Fs, Downtown Santa Monica Station, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, L.A. Union Station, San Bernardino - Downtown, and Redlands - University in around 6h 6m.

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