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How to get fromJoshua Tree to Lee Viningby taxi, bus, car or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Lee Vining by taxi, bus, car, or train

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Northtaxi
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus
    4. Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Lake View Lodgebus
    13h 31m
    $525–649

  2. Drive 352.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Lee Viningcar352.9 mi
    6h 26m
    $65–93

  3. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Northtaxi
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
    4. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus
    5. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lee Vining - Caltrans Yard, 51548 US 395bus
    13h 34m
    $169–248

  4. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Amtraktaxi
    2. Take the train from Palm Springs Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
    4. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus
    5. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lee Vining - Caltrans Yard, 51548 US 395bus
    15h 8m
    $171–231

  5. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Indiocar
    2. Take the bus from Indio to Fresno, CAbus
    3. Take the bus from Amtrak/Greyhound Station to Curry Villagebus
    4. Take the bus from Curry Village to Lake View Lodgebus
    19h 47m
    $102–127

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and Lee Vining, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Joshua Tree to Lee Vining. However, you can take the taxi to Palm Springs North, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to Los Angeles, walk to Expo / Sepulveda Station, take the line 761 bus to Sepulveda / Skirball Center, walk to Skirball Park & Ride, take the bus to Mammoth Mountain Inn, then take the bus to Lake View Lodge. Alternatively, you can drive from Joshua Tree to Lee Vining in around 6h 26m.

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