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

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There are 3 ways to get from Austin 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 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane AUS - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 40m
    $136–572

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain 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
    43h 2m
    $540–1,055

  3. Drive 1,242.4 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 1,242.4 mi
    20h 24m
    $227–328

Austin to Joshua Tree National Park by train, bus, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration43h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$540Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,189.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Austin to Joshua Tree National Park. 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 29 Palms Transit Center, then walk to 29 Palms Transit Center. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to 29 Palms Transit Center via Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 43h 2m.

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