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How to get fromUniversal Studios, Hollywood to Joshua Treeby bus, taxi, train, car, subway or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Joshua Tree by bus, taxi, train, car, subway, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs NorthbusFlixBus 2054
    2. Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Treetaxi
    4h 33m
    $111–172

  2. Drive 136.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Joshua Treecar136.5 mi
    2h 26m
    $25–36

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs StationtrainTexas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Station to Joshua Treetaxi
    5h 1m
    $110–172

  4. Subway, fly, taxi

    1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeLAX - PSP
    3. Take the taxi from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Joshua Treetaxi
    4h 14m
    $148–406

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

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Joshua Tree. However, you can 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 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 Station, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree.

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