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How to get fromWhittier to Joshua Treeby train, taxi, bus or car

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

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  1. Train, taxi via West Covina Pkwy and California Ave E

    best
    1. Take the train from Pomona Amtrak to Palm Springs AmtraktrainTexas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Treetaxi
    4h 50m
    $97–186

  2. Drive 115.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Whittier to Joshua Treecar115.1 mi
    2h 8m
    $21–31

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia / Painter to East L.A. Collegebus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Treetaxi
    5h 11m

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Pomona Amtrak to Palm Springs AmtraktrainTexas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Treetaxi
    5h 16m
    $96–180

  5. Train, taxi #2

    1. Take the train from Pomona Amtrak to Palm Springs AmtraktrainTexas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Treetaxi
    5h 43m
    $102–186

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Whittier to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the line 274 bus to West Covina Pkwy and California Ave E, take the line 707 bus to Pomona Transit Center, walk to Pomona Amtrak, take the train to Palm Springs Amtrak, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take the bus to East L.A. College, walk to Atlantic / Floral, take the line 70 bus to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to Palm Springs North, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree.

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