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How to get fromLake Forest to Joshua Treeby train, bus, taxi or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Forest to Joshua Tree by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Palm Springs Northbus
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Treetaxi
    4h 10m
    $104–209

  2. Drive 113.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Joshua Treecar113.5 mi
    2h 6m
    $21–30

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Katella + Harbor to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus200
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Palm Springs Northbus
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Treetaxi
    6h 20m
    $96–202

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Station to Joshua Treetaxi
    5h 21m
    $128–180

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lake Forest to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the train to San Bernardino - Downtown, walk to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, take the bus to Palm Springs North, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take the line 83 bus to Harbor-Katella, walk to Katella + Harbor, take the bus to San Bernardino Transit Center, walk to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, take the bus to Palm Springs North, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree.

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