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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Joshua Tree National Parkby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Albuquerque to Joshua Tree National Park by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane ABQ - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 4m
    $85–441

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    22h

  3. Drive  660.8 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 660.8 mi
    10h 19m
    $121–175

Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 626.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Albuquerque to Joshua Tree National Park. However, you can take the line 50 bus to Sunport @ Arrivals Level, walk to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), walk to Palm Springs Airport, take the bus to 29 Palms Transit Center, then walk to 29 Palms Transit Center. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to 29 Palms Transit Center via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 22h.

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