There are 4 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Long Beach by car, train, tram, bus, 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.
Drive, train, tram
best- Drive from Joshua Tree to Redlands - Universitycar
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram
5h 25m$29–42Drive 127.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joshua Tree to Long Beachcar 127.6 mi
2h 29m$24–34Bus, tram
- Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus 15
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram
6h 58m$52–83Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PSP - LAX
4h 33m$54–306
Joshua Tree to Long Beach by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree to Long Beach is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Joshua Tree to Long Beach is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $23 - $35.
The distance between Joshua Tree and Long Beach is 154 miles. The road distance is 128.3 miles.
The best way to get from Joshua Tree to Long Beach without a car is to bus and tram which takes 6h 58m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Joshua Tree to Long Beach, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Joshua Tree to Long Beach is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Joshua Tree to Long Beach.
There are 818+ hotels available in Long Beach.
What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Joshua Tree to Long Beach. However, you can drive to Redlands - University, take the train to San Bernardino - Downtown, take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro A-Line, then take the vehicle to 1st Street Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to 1st Street Station via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, L.A. Union Station, and Union Station - Metro A-Line in around 6h 58m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- 760 366 2395
- comments@basin-transit.com
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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