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How to get fromSylmar to Joshua Treeby bus, taxi, train, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Sylmar to Joshua Tree by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    4h 24m
    $111–188

  2. Drive 146 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sylmar to Joshua Treecar car 146 mi
    2h 37m
    $27–39

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Station to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    4h 57m
    $114–178

  4. Train, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    3. Take the taxi from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    4h 6m
    $152–422

  5. Bus, taxi via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Hubbard / Glenoaks to Spring / 7thbus bus 92
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    6h 1m
    $108–186

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Sylmar 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 Station, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree.

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