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

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There are 4 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 West at Piersonbus bus 5
    2. Take the taxi from West at Pierson to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    1h 28m
    $80–96

  2. Drive 46.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Joshua Treecar car 46.5 mi
    58 min
    $9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palm Desert to Joshua Treetaxi taxi 46.5 mi
    58 min
    $160–200

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus 12 / ...
    2h 34m
    $52–66

Questions & Answers

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

Basin Transit operates a bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Center 4 times a day. Tickets cost $5–10 and the journey takes 1h.

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