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How to get fromUniversity of Southern California to Joshua Treeby bus, taxi, train, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from University of Southern California 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 NorthbusFlixBus 2054
    2. Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Treetaxi
    4h 33m
    $110–172

  2. Drive 130.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from University of Southern California to Joshua Treecar130.3 mi
    2h 21m
    $24–35

  3. Train, taxi via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs AmtraktrainTexas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Treetaxi
    4h 44m
    $112–159

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeLAX - PSP
    2. Take the taxi from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Joshua Treetaxi
    3h 51m
    $134–396

  5. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs AmtraktrainTexas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Treetaxi
    4h 56m
    $110–157

  6. Train, taxi #2

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs AmtraktrainTexas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Treetaxi
    4h 57m
    $111–159

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 University of Southern California, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from University of Southern California to Joshua Tree. However, you can walk to Broadway / 36th, take the line 40 bus to Patsaouras Transit Plaza, take the bus to Palm Springs North, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can walk to Expo Park / USC Station, 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 Amtrak, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree.

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