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

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There are 3 ways to get from Des Moines 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 Des Moines (DSM) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane DSM - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 32m
    $203–791

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    45h 27m
    $648–1,337

  3. Drive 1,596.6 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 1,596.6 mi
    25h 12m
    $292–421

Des Moines to Joshua Tree National Park by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration45h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$648Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Des Moines to Joshua Tree National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,412.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Joshua Tree National Park. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM 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 bus from Des Moines to 29 Palms Transit Center via Kansas City, On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, On Grand At Pershing Crown Center Shops Sb, Kansas City, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 45h 27m.

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