There are 6 ways to get from Downey 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 via Union Station - Metro A-Line
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs NorthFlixBus 2054
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Tree
4h 39m$112–174Drive 122.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Downey to Joshua Tree122.1 mi
2h 16m$23–33Train, taxi via Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs AmtrakTexas Eagle / ...
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Tree
5h 8m$112–159Fly, taxi
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)LAX - PSP
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Joshua Tree
3h 39m$132–394Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Huntington Park to Palm Springs NorthFlixBus 2054
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Tree
5h 9m$102–197Train, taxi
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs AmtrakTexas Eagle / ...
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Tree
5h 48m$112–159
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downey to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Downey to Joshua Tree is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $22 - $35.
The distance between Downey and Joshua Tree is 155 miles. The road distance is 122.8 miles.
The best way to get from Downey to Joshua Tree without a car is to bus and taxi via Union Station - Metro A-Line which takes 4h 39m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Downey to Joshua Tree, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Downey to Joshua Tree is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Downey to Joshua Tree.
There are 635+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.
What companies run services between Downey, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Downey to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the vehicle to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line, walk to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line, take the vehicle to Union Station - Metro A-Line, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to Palm Springs North, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line, walk to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line, take the vehicle to Union Station - Metro A-Line, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to Palm Springs Amtrak, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Huntington Park to Palm Springs North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $15–85
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $85–130
Lucky 777 Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-660-9115
- Website
- lucky777cab.com
Desert City Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-328-3000
- Website
- desertcitycab.com
American Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-300-0000
Lucky 777 Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-660-9115
- Website
- lucky777cab.com
Desert City Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-328-3000
- Website
- desertcitycab.com
American Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-300-0000
Lucky 777 Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-660-9115
- Website
- lucky777cab.com
Desert City Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-328-3000
- Website
- desertcitycab.com
American Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-300-0000
Yellow Cab of the Desert
- Phone
- +1-7602-340-8294
- Website
- yellowcabofthedesert.com
Lucky 777 Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-660-9115
- Website
- lucky777cab.com
Desert City Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-328-3000
- Website
- desertcitycab.com
American Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-300-0000
Lucky 777 Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-660-9115
- Website
- lucky777cab.com
Desert City Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-328-3000
- Website
- desertcitycab.com
American Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-300-0000
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