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How to get fromNeedles to Joshua Treeby train, bus, taxi or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Needles to Joshua Tree by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Needles Amtrak to San Bernardinotrain
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Palm Springs Northbus
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Treetaxi
    8h 25m
    $126–301

  2. Drive 145.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Needles to Joshua Treecar145.7 mi
    3h 3m
    $27–39

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Needles to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the train to San Bernardino, walk to 2nd @ L Street, take the line 1 bus to San Bernardino Transit Center, walk to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, take the bus to Palm Springs North, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can drive from Needles to Joshua Tree in around 3h 3m.

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