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How to get fromPalm Desert to Joshua Treeby bus, taxi or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Palm Desert to Joshua Tree by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 5 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fred Waring at Portola to Palm at Buena Vistabus5
    2. Take the taxi from Palm at Buena Vista to Joshua Treetaxi
    1h 26m
    $80–101

  2. Drive 46.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Joshua Treecar46.5 mi
    57 min
    $9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palm Desert to Joshua Treetaxi46.5 mi
    57 min
    $160–200

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

There is no direct connection from Palm Desert to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Palm at Buena Vista then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can drive from Palm Desert to Joshua Tree in around 57 min.

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