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How to get fromManhattan Beach to Joshua Treeby bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan Beach to Joshua Tree by bus, car, or train

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indiobus bus San Jose / ...
    2. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    4h 59m
    $42–85

  2. Drive 137.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manhattan Beach to Joshua Treecar car 137.2 mi
    2h 34m
    $25–37

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train SB Line
    2. Drive from Redlands - University to Joshua Treecar car
    5h 49m
    $30–46

  4. Line 111 bus, bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Florence / Pacificbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Indiobus bus
    3. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    6h 19m
    $41–82

  5. Line 109 bus, line 111 bus, line 51 bus, bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Manhattan Ave. / 10th St. to LAX Transit Center Bay 9bus bus 109
    2. Take the bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Florence / Avalonbus bus 111
    3. Take the bus from Avalon / Florence to 7th / Maplebus bus 51
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indiobus bus
    5. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    6h 27m
    $28–49

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 201.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Manhattan Beach to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the line 438 bus to Figueroa St & 12th St, walk to Figueroa / Pico, take the line 460 bus to 6th / Los Angeles, walk to Downtown Los Angeles, take the bus to Indio, then drive to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highland Ave & 14th St to Joshua Tree via Figueroa St & 12th St, Pico Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, L.A. Union Station, San Bernardino - Downtown, and Redlands - University in around 5h 49m.

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