There are 7 ways to get from Northridge to Joshua Tree by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus, taxi
best- Take the train from Northridge to L.A. Union Station
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs North
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Tree
4h 33m$114–173Drive 148.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Northridge to Joshua Tree148.9 mi
2h 45m$28–40Train, taxi
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs AmtrakTexas Eagle / ...
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Tree
5h 6m$114–163Train, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Northridge to L.A. Union Station
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)LAX - PSP
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Joshua Tree
4h 14m$146–408Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Devonshire St & Reseda Blvd to Flower St & Olympic Blvd419
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs North
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Tree
5h 22m$112–171Line 240 bus, bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Reseda / Parthenia to Universal / Studio City Station240
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs North
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Tree
5h 34m$112–169Line 240 bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Reseda / Parthenia to Universal / Studio City Station240
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Amtrak
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Tree
6h 3m$112–159
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northridge to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Northridge to Joshua Tree is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $27 - $40.
The distance between Northridge and Joshua Tree is 162 miles. The road distance is 149.8 miles.
The best way to get from Northridge to Joshua Tree without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 4h 33m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Northridge to Joshua Tree, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Northridge to Joshua Tree is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Northridge to Joshua Tree.
There are 632+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.
What companies run services between Northridge, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Northridge to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to Palm Springs North, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to Palm Springs Amtrak, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Northridge to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $6–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from Devonshire St & Reseda Blvd to Flower St & Olympic Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $3–4
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Reseda / Parthenia to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $85–130
Lucky 777 Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-660-9115
- Website
- lucky777cab.com
Desert City Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-328-3000
- Website
- desertcitycab.com
American Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-300-0000
Lucky 777 Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-660-9115
- Website
- lucky777cab.com
Desert City Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-328-3000
- Website
- desertcitycab.com
American Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-300-0000
Lucky 777 Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-660-9115
- Website
- lucky777cab.com
Desert City Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-328-3000
- Website
- desertcitycab.com
American Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-300-0000
Yellow Cab of the Desert
- Phone
- +1-7602-340-8294
- Website
- yellowcabofthedesert.com
Lucky 777 Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-660-9115
- Website
- lucky777cab.com
Desert City Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-328-3000
- Website
- desertcitycab.com
American Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-300-0000
Lucky 777 Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-660-9115
- Website
- lucky777cab.com
Desert City Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-328-3000
- Website
- desertcitycab.com
American Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-300-0000
Lucky 777 Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-660-9115
- Website
- lucky777cab.com
Desert City Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-328-3000
- Website
- desertcitycab.com
American Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-300-0000
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