There are 4 ways to get from Studio City to Joshua Tree by 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.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs NorthFlixBus 2054
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Tree
4h 33m$112–164Drive 138.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Studio City to Joshua Tree138.6 mi
2h 29m$26–37Train, taxi
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs AmtrakTexas Eagle / ...
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Tree
5h 1m$112–154Fly, 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 14m$144–394
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Studio City to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Studio City to Joshua Tree is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $25 - $40.
The distance between Studio City and Joshua Tree is 152 miles. The road distance is 139.4 miles.
The best way to get from Studio City to Joshua Tree without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 33m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Studio City to Joshua Tree, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Studio City to Joshua Tree is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Studio City to Joshua Tree.
There are 624+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.
What companies run services between Studio City, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Studio City to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the line 240 bus to Universal / Studio City Station, walk to Universal / Studio City Station, take the subway to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, 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 240 bus to Universal / Studio City Station, walk to Universal / Studio City Station, take the subway to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, 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
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
- $23–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 42 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
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