There are 2 ways to get from Los Angeles to Joshua Tree by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Joshua Tree is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $23 - $35.
The distance between Los Angeles and Joshua Tree is 131 miles. The road distance is 128.3 miles.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Los Angeles to Joshua Tree, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Joshua Tree is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Los Angeles to Joshua Tree.
There are 651+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the train to San Bernardino - Downtown, take the train to Redlands - University, then drive to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can drive from Los Angeles to Joshua Tree in around 2h 13m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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