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

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There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan Beach to Joshua Tree by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    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 48m
    $30–46

  2. Drive 137.2 mi

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

  3. 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
    $26–47

  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 33m
    $41–82

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 Figueroa St & 12th St, walk to Pico Station, take the vehicle to Union Station - Metro A-Line, walk to L.A. Union Station, take the train to San Bernardino - Downtown, take the train to Redlands - University, then drive to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manhattan Ave. / 10th St. to Joshua Tree via LAX Transit Center Bay 9, LAX / Metro Transit Center, Florence / Avalon, Avalon / Florence, 7th / Maple, Los Angeles Downtown, and Indio in around 6h 27m.

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