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How to get fromSanta Monica to Joshua Treeby train, taxi, bus, car, plane or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Joshua Tree by train, taxi, bus, car, plane, or tram

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs StationtrainTexas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Station to Joshua Treetaxi
    5h 14m
    $112–164

  2. Drive 141.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Joshua Treecar141.6 mi
    2h 32m
    $26–38

  3. Line 33 bus, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus33
    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 21m
    $110–177

  4. Line 3 bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeLAX - PSP
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Joshua Treetaxi
    3h 55m
    $131–393

  5. Tram, train, taxi

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Station to Joshua Treetaxi
    5h 28m
    $111–164

  6. Line 33 bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus33
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Station to Joshua Treetaxi
    5h 51m
    $110–162

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Monica to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the vehicle to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to Palm Springs Station, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take the line 33 bus to Patsaouras Transit Plaza, take the bus to Palm Springs North, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree.

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