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

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There are 3 ways to get from Detroit 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 Detroit (DTW) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane DTW - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 26m
    $187–772

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station 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
    2d 6h
    $836–1,750

  3. Drive 2,192.3 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 2,192.3 mi
    35h 3m
    $401–578

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$836Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,955.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 26m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Detroit to Joshua Tree National Park. However, you can take the line 261 bus to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal, walk to Detroit (DTW) 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 Detroit to 29 Palms Transit Center via Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 2d 6h.

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