There are 5 ways to get from Port of Long Beach to Joshua Tree by tram, bus, taxi, train, 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.
Tram, bus, taxi
best- Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs North
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Tree
5h 7m$111–168Drive 132.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Port of Long Beach to Joshua Tree132.4 mi
2h 36m$25–35Tram, train, taxi
- Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Amtrak
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Tree
5h 35m$111–153Fly, taxi
- 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 19m$135–387Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Los Angeles Union Station
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs North
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Tree
5h 50m$116–176
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port of Long Beach to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Port of Long Beach to Joshua Tree is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $24 - $35.
The distance between Port of Long Beach and Joshua Tree is 162 miles. The road distance is 133.2 miles.
The best way to get from Port of Long Beach to Joshua Tree without a car is to tram and bus and taxi which takes 5h 7m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Port of Long Beach to Joshua Tree, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Port of Long Beach to Joshua Tree is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Port of Long Beach to Joshua Tree.
There are 576+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.
What companies run services between Port of Long Beach, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Port of Long Beach to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the line 121 bus to 1st & Shelter H S, walk to Downtown Long Beach Station, take the vehicle to Union Station - Metro A-Line, 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 line 121 bus to 1st & Shelter H S, walk to Downtown Long Beach Station, take the vehicle to Union Station - Metro A-Line, 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
- $30–250
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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
- $23–40
- 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
Bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 41 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
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