There are 3 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Palmdale by taxi, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, bus, train
best- Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs North
- Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Station
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Station
5h 44m$122–208Drive 121.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joshua Tree to Palmdale121.7 mi
2h 32m$23–33Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Station
- Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angeles
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Station
7h 19m$123–176
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree to Palmdale is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Joshua Tree to Palmdale is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $22 - $35.
The distance between Joshua Tree and Palmdale is 208 miles. The road distance is 122.4 miles.
The best way to get from Joshua Tree to Palmdale without a car is to taxi and bus and train which takes 5h 44m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Joshua Tree to Palmdale, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Joshua Tree to Palmdale is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Joshua Tree to Palmdale.
There are 62+ hotels available in Palmdale.
What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Joshua Tree to Palmdale. However, you can take the taxi to Palm Springs North, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, walk to L.A. Union Station, then take the train to Palmdale Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Palm Springs Station, take the train to Los Angeles, walk to L.A. Union Station, then take the train to Palmdale Station.
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $11–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Desert Sun Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-475-2310
- Website
- desertsuncab.com
Cloud 29 Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 760-401-2460
American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 760-368-1000
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
Desert Sun Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-475-2310
- Website
- desertsuncab.com
Cloud 29 Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 760-401-2460
American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 760-368-1000
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
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