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

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

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  1. Fly from Charleston International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane CHS - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 36m
    $173–639

  2. Drive 2,332 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 2,332 mi
    37h 28m
    $426–615

  3. Drive to Hilton Head Airport, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Charleston to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)car car
    2. Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane HHH - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    16h 45m
    $184–697

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,158.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 36m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charleston to Joshua Tree National Park. However, you can take the bus to Fuel Farm Rd / Dreamliner Dr, walk to Charleston-Airport-CHS 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 drive from Charleston to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center in around 37h 28m.

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