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How to get fromJoshua Tree to Santa Monicaby car, train, bus (Amtrak), bus or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Santa Monica by car, train, bus (Amtrak), bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, train

    best
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Redlands - Universitycar car
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    5h 16m
    $31–44

  2. Drive 141.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Santa Monicacar car 141.4 mi
    2h 32m
    $26–38

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 10m
    $49–82

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    4h 32m
    $49–296

  5. Bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    7h 46m
    $49–78

  6. Bus, line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Broadwaybus bus 460
    4. Take the bus from Broadway / 7th to Santa Monica / Lincolnbus bus 4
    9h 7m
    $45–71

Joshua Tree to Santa Monica by bus, train, and tram

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Downtown Santa Monica Station via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Alameda / Los Angeles, Alameda / 1st, and Little Tokyo / Arts District Station in around 7h 10m.

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