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Four ways to Travel from Santa Monica to Joshua Tree

Composite routes from Santa Monica to Joshua Tree

Cheapest
2 h 30 min
Car
230 km.
from $12
Other
5 h 23 min
200 km.
from $194.96
3 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
200 km.
from $602.80
5 h 48 min
Bus, Train
200 km.
from $151.71

Transport providers

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Palm
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$1,020.55

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Palm
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.31–$95.68

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Email:
Website:
metro.net
Train from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.77–$2.03
Bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03
Bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.76–$56.13

Big Blue Bus

Phone:
+1 310-451-5444
Website:
bigbluebus.com
Bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Aviation/Lax
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.15–$1.53

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Joshua Tree?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $25 - $36.96 and takes 2h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Joshua Tree?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Joshua Tree is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $25 - $36.96 .

How far is it from Santa Monica to Joshua Tree?

The distance between Santa Monica and Joshua Tree is 244 km. The road distance is 227.9 km.

How do I travel from Santa Monica to Joshua Tree without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Joshua Tree without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $108.70 - $217.39 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to Joshua Tree?

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Santa Monica to Joshua Tree, including transfers.

Train or bus from Santa Monica to Joshua Tree?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Joshua Tree is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $108.70 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can line 33 bus and bus, which costs $108.70 - $173.91 and takes 5h 23m.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Joshua Tree?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Joshua Tree is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Santa Monica to Joshua Tree.

Where can I stay near Joshua Tree?

There are 558+ hotels available in Joshua Tree. Prices start at $54.03 per night.
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