Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Joshua Tree

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Joshua Tree by plane, bus, car, train, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane AUS - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 48m
    $106–512

  2. Bus, drive via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Indiobus bus
    3. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    24h 11m
    $227–309

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Austin to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    3. Take the taxi from Varner at Harry Oliver to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    40h 16m
    $938–1,406

  4. Drive  1,258.5 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Joshua Treecar car 1,258.5 mi
    20h 43m
    $230–332

  5. Fly to Ontario International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane AUS - ONT
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Varner at Harry Oliver to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    10h 23m
    $250–735

  6. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar car
    31h 26m
    $366–491

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Austin to Joshua Tree.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,176.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Austin to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the line 20 bus to ABIA Lower Level, walk to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), walk to Palm Springs Airport, take the bus to Yucca Valley Transit Center, then take the line 1 bus to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guadalupe/4th to Joshua Tree via 5203 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay H, 408 Shady/5th, Grove/Fairway, Ruiz Library, 700 Ben White, Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, and Indio in around 24h 11m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound