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How to get fromGriffith Observatory to Joshua Treeby bus, taxi, train, car, subway or plane

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs NorthbusFlixBus 2054
    2. Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Treetaxi
    4h 44m
    $111–166

  2. Drive 133.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Griffith Observatory to Joshua Treecar133.3 mi
    2h 26m
    $25–36

  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
    5h 13m
    $111–156

  4. Bus, subway, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Vermont Ave. & Commonwealth Canyon Dr. to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvdbus
    2. Take the subway from Vermont / Sunset Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeLAX - PSP
    4. Take the taxi from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Joshua Treetaxi
    4h 31m
    $143–396

  5. Bus, taxi via Vermont Ave. & Commonwealth Canyon Dr.

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs NorthbusFlixBus 2054
    2. Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Treetaxi
    4h 50m
    $111–166

  6. Train, taxi via Franklin & Edgemont Ave.

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs AmtraktrainTexas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Treetaxi
    5h 16m
    $111–156

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Griffith Observatory to Joshua Tree. However, you can walk to Griffith Observatory, take the bus to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, walk to Vermont / Sunset 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 walk to Griffith Observatory, take the bus to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, walk to Vermont / Sunset 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.

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