What is the cheapest way to get from California to Joshua Tree?

The cheapest way to get from California to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Joshua Tree?

The fastest way to get from California to Joshua Tree is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $23 - $35.

How far is it from California to Joshua Tree?

The distance between California and Joshua Tree is 137 miles. The road distance is 128.2 miles.

How do I travel from California to Joshua Tree without a car?

The best way to get from California to Joshua Tree without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 47m and costs $100 - $170.

How long does it take to get from California to Joshua Tree?

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from California to Joshua Tree, including transfers.

Can I drive from California to Joshua Tree?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Joshua Tree is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from California to Joshua Tree.

Where can I stay near Joshua Tree?

There are 581+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.

California to Joshua Tree - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 6 ways to get from California to Joshua Tree by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs NorthFlixBus 2054
2. Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Tree
2h 47m
$109–168
Drive 127.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Joshua Tree127.4 mi
2h 14m
$24–34
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs StationTexas Eagle / ...
2. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Station to Joshua Tree
3h 16m
$109–167
Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)LAX - PSP
2. Take the taxi from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Joshua Tree
3h 26m
$146–393
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Spring St and 1st St E to Pomona Transit Center707
2. Take the train from Pomona Amtrak to Palm Springs Station
3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Station to Joshua Tree
4h 45m
$96–180
Fly from San Francisco International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)SFO - PSP
2. Take the taxi from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Joshua Tree
4h 9m
$170–493

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

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1h 5mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from California to Joshua Tree.

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Distance: 136.1 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from California to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the bus to Palm Springs North then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take the train to Palm Springs Station then take the taxi to Joshua Tree.

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