There are 4 ways to get from Albuquerque to Joshua Tree National Park by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane ABQ - PSP
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus
7h 44m$90–421Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus 15
20h 30m$132–238Train, bus
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus 15
22h$329–634Drive 660.8 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar 660.8 mi
10h 19m$121–175
Albuquerque to Joshua Tree National Park by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Joshua Tree National Park is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 10h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Joshua Tree National Park is to fly and bus which takes 7h 44m and costs $90 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque station to Joshua Tree National Park. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at 29 Palms Transit Center via Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen, Varner at Harry Oliver and Palm Springs Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 30m.
The distance between Albuquerque and Joshua Tree National Park is 630 miles. The road distance is 664.6 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Joshua Tree National Park without a car is to bus which takes 20h 30m and costs $130 - $240.
It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Albuquerque to Joshua Tree National Park, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Joshua Tree National Park bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
Albuquerque to Joshua Tree National Park bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Indio Bus Station.
Joshua Tree National Park is 1h behind Albuquerque. It is currently 2:34 AM in Albuquerque and 1:34 AM in Joshua Tree National Park.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Joshua Tree National Park is 665 miles. It takes approximately 10h 19m to drive from Albuquerque to Joshua Tree National Park.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to 29 Palms Transit Center via Indio Bus Station, Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen, Varner at Harry Oliver, El Cielo at Kirk Douglas, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 20h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 760 366 2395
- [email protected]
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–20
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
Bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–20
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
Bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–20
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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