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How to get fromJoshua Tree to Santa Monicaby taxi, bus, tram, train, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Santa Monica by taxi, bus, tram, train, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Northtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    3h 46m
    $114–181

  2. Drive 141.4 mi

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

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    5h 25m
    $115–149

  4. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSPtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    3h 17m
    $148–424

  5. Taxi, bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Northtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    4h 43m
    $111–179

  6. Taxi, train, line 33 bus

    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    6h 18m
    $113–147

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Joshua Tree to Santa Monica. However, you can take the taxi to Palm Springs North, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, then take the vehicle to Downtown Santa Monica Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Palm Springs Station, take the train to Los Angeles, walk to Alameda / Los Angeles, take the line 76 bus to Alameda / 1st, walk to Little Tokyo / Arts District Station, then take the vehicle to Downtown Santa Monica Station.

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