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How to get fromGetty Center to Joshua Treeby bus, taxi, train or car

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

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  1. Line 761 bus, line 720 bus, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Church / 405 Fwy Off-Ramp to Westwood / Wilshirebus233 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wilshire / Westwood to 6th / Mainbus720 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus
    4. Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Treetaxi
    6h 8m
    $112–178

  2. Drive 141.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Getty Center to Joshua Treecar141.9 mi
    2h 32m
    $26–38

  3. Train, taxi via Bundy Sb & Exposition Ns

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs AmtraktrainTexas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Treetaxi
    6h 27m
    $113–160

  4. Line 2 bus, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Le Conte / Westwood to Alvarado / 7thbus2
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Treetaxi
    6h 33m
    $113–176

  5. 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
    6h 36m
    $113–163

  6. Train, taxi #2

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs AmtraktrainTexas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Treetaxi
    6h 41m
    $113–161

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Getty Center to Joshua Tree. However, you can walk to Church / 405 Fwy Off-Ramp, take the line 233 bus to Westwood / Wilshire, walk to Wilshire / Westwood, take the line 720 bus to 6th / Main, walk to Main / 7th, take the bus to Patsaouras Transit Plaza, take the bus to Palm Springs North, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can walk to Barrington Sb & Sunset Fs, take the line 15 bus to Bundy Sb & Exposition Ns, walk to Expo / Bundy Station, take the vehicle to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, 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.

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