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

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

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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
    $40–83

  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 438 bus, bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Manhattan Ave & 10th St to Union Station Bay 2bus bus 438
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar car
    5h 8m
    $31–53

  5. Tram, train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Pomona North Stationtram tram
    2. Take the train from Pomona - North to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    4. Take the taxi from Varner at Harry Oliver to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    8h 25m
    $143–187

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  • Distance: 203.8 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 13 bus to Harbor Gateway Transit Center, take the bus to Olive / 5th, 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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