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How to get fromLong Beach to Joshua Treeby tram, train, car, bus (Amtrak) or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Long Beach to Joshua Tree by tram, train, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus

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  1. Tram, train, drive

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Drive from Redlands - University to Joshua Treecar car
    5h 55m
    $28–42
  2. Drive 128.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Long Beach to Joshua Treecar car 128.6 mi
    2h 27m
    $24–34
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus 12 / ...
    5h 58m
    $112–153
  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Indiobus bus San José
    2. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    6h 25m
    $51–82

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Long Beach, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Long Beach to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 5h 58m.

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