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

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There are 7 ways to get from Van Nuys 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 24m
    $115–173

  2. Drive 142.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Van Nuys to Joshua Treecar142.5 mi
    2h 35m
    $26–38

  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
    4h 57m
    $114–178

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeLAX - PSP
    2. Take the taxi from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Joshua Treetaxi
    4h 8m
    $152–422

  5. Bus, taxi via Chandler / Lankershim

    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 46m
    $113–169

  6. Train, taxi via Chandler / Lankershim

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs StationtrainTexas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Station to Joshua Treetaxi
    5h 15m
    $112–174

  7. Bus, taxi via Burbank - Downtown

    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
    5h 19m
    $115–174

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Van Nuys 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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