There are 4 ways to get from Encino to Joshua Tree by bus, taxi, train, car, subway, 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- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs NorthFlixBus 2054
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Tree
5h 1m$112–164Drive 144.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Encino to Joshua Tree144.7 mi
2h 36m$27–39Train, taxi
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs AmtrakTexas Eagle / ...
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Tree
5h 30m$112–154Line 240 bus, subway, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Ventura / Balboa to Universal / Studio City Station
- Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
- 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
4h 42m$149–424
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encino to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Encino to Joshua Tree is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $26 - $40.
The distance between Encino and Joshua Tree is 159 miles. The road distance is 145.6 miles.
The best way to get from Encino to Joshua Tree without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 1m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Encino to Joshua Tree, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Encino to Joshua Tree is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Encino to Joshua Tree.
There are 447+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.
What companies run services between Encino, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Encino to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the line 240 bus to Universal / Studio City Station, walk to Universal / Studio City Station, take the subway to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, 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 line 240 bus to Universal / Studio City Station, walk to Universal / Studio City Station, take the subway to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to Palm Springs Amtrak, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
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
- $23–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- 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
- $23–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Ventura / Balboa to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 42 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
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