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How to get fromEl Monte to Joshua Treeby train, bus, taxi, car or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from El Monte to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Palm Springs Northbus
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Treetaxi
    3h 52m
    $102–207

  2. Drive 114.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Monte to Joshua Treecar114.7 mi
    2h 1m
    $21–31

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs AmtraktrainTexas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Treetaxi
    4h 43m
    $113–156

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeLAX - PSP
    2. Take the taxi from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Joshua Treetaxi
    3h 51m
    $150–416

  5. Line 70 bus, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Mildred to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus70
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Treetaxi
    4h 49m
    $109–162

  6. Line 486 bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Garvey Ave and Meeker Ave E to Pomona Transit Centerbus486
    2. Take the train from Pomona Amtrak to Palm Springs Amtraktrain
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Treetaxi
    4h 51m
    $96–180

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from El Monte to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the train to San Bernardino - Downtown, walk to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, take the bus to Palm Springs North, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to Palm Springs Amtrak, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree.

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