What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Tahoe to Joshua Tree?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Tahoe to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Tahoe to Joshua Tree?

The fastest way to get from Lake Tahoe to Joshua Tree is to taxi and bus and fly which takes 8h 3m and costs $330 - $850.

How far is it from Lake Tahoe to Joshua Tree?

The distance between Lake Tahoe and Joshua Tree is 661 miles. The road distance is 477 miles.

How do I travel from Lake Tahoe to Joshua Tree without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Tahoe to Joshua Tree without a car is to taxi and train which takes 27h 26m and costs $350 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Lake Tahoe to Joshua Tree?

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Lake Tahoe to Joshua Tree, including transfers.

Can I drive from Lake Tahoe to Joshua Tree?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Tahoe to Joshua Tree is 477 miles. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from Lake Tahoe to Joshua Tree.

Where can I stay near Joshua Tree?

There are 576+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.

Lake Tahoe to Joshua Tree - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Lake Tahoe to Joshua Tree by taxi, bus, plane, 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, fly to Palm Springs International Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Sand Harbor Visitors Center to Reno Amtrak
2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
3. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)SMF - PSP
4. Take the taxi from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Joshua Tree
8h 3m
$334–834
Drive 474.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sand Harbor to Joshua Tree474.2 mi
8h 53m
$87–125
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Hwy 28 at Tunnel Creek to Reno
2. Take the train from Reno to Sacramento
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
4. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Amtrak
5. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Tree
27h 26m
$350–542
Taxi, bus, fly to Ontario International Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Sand Harbor Visitors Center to Reno Amtrak
2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
3. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)SMF - ONT
4. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Palm Springs Amtrak
5. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Tree
10h 56m
$343–876

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

32Weekly Planes

2h 37mAverage Duration

$77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 656.7 mi
Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Lake Tahoe, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lake Tahoe to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the taxi to Reno Amtrak, take the bus to Sacramento Bus Station, walk to Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, take the line 11 bus to 7Th St & H St, walk to J St. at 8th St., take the bus to Terminal A, walk to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take the line 28 bus to Hwy 28 at Tunnel Creek, take the taxi to Reno, take the train to Sacramento, take the train to Los Angeles, take the train to Palm Springs Amtrak, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree.

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