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

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There are 3 ways to get from Palmdale to Joshua Tree by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Palmdale to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Treetaxi
    5h 47m
    $120–175

  2. Drive 121.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palmdale to Joshua Treecar121.8 mi
    2h 33m
    $23–33

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Palmdale to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Amtraktrain
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Treetaxi
    6h 20m
    $120–165

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Palmdale 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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