There are 4 ways to get from Studio City to Joshua Tree by bus, car, or train
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Bus, drive
best- Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indiobus San Jose / ...
- Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar
5h 26m$41–83Drive 138.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Studio City to Joshua Treecar 138.6 mi
2h 30m$26–37Train, drive
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain SB Line
- Drive from Redlands - University to Joshua Treecar
5h 37m$30–44Bus, drive via Los Angeles Downtown
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indiobus San José
- Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar
5h 34m$26–46
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Studio City to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Studio City to Joshua Tree is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $25 - $40.
The distance between Studio City and Joshua Tree is 198 miles. The road distance is 139.4 miles.
It takes approximately 5h 26m 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 30m to drive from Studio City to Joshua Tree.
There are 181+ 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 218 bus to San Vicente / Gracie Allen, walk to San Vicente / Beverly, take the line 16 bus to 6th / Los Angeles, walk to Downtown Los Angeles, take the bus to Indio, then drive to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ventura / Radford to Joshua Tree via Universal / Studio City Station, Universal / Studio City Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, L.A. Union Station, San Bernardino - Downtown, and Redlands - University in around 5h 37m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indio
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $40–65
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $30–50
Bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $14–27
- Titanium
- $16–28
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