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

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

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  1. Line 438 bus, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Manhattan Ave & 10th St to Union Station Bay 2bus438
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Treetaxi
    4h 49m
    $111–169

  2. Drive 137.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manhattan Beach to Joshua Treecar137.2 mi
    2h 34m
    $25–37

  3. Train, taxi via Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs AmtraktrainTexas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Treetaxi
    5h 47m
    $114–161

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeLAX - PSP
    2. Take the taxi from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Joshua Treetaxi
    3h 37m
    $132–394

  5. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs AmtraktrainTexas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Treetaxi
    6h 28m
    $112–160

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Union Station Bay 2, take the bus to Palm Springs North, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take the line 232 bus to Aviation / Century, walk to Aviation / Century Station, take the vehicle to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line, walk to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line, take the vehicle to Union Station - Metro A-Line, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to Palm Springs Amtrak, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree.

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