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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Joshua Tree National Parkby plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Joshua Tree National Park by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane GRR - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    11h 17m
    $189–774

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station 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 5h
    $801–1,681

  3. Drive 2,087.4 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 2,087.4 mi
    33h 22m
    $381–551

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane ORD - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    12h 50m
    $243–511

  5. Taxi to Muskegon, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane MKG - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 7m
    $207–597

Grand Rapids to Joshua Tree National Park by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$801Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,843.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 17m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Grand Rapids to Joshua Tree National Park. However, you can take the line 6 bus to Kentwood Station - Woodland, take the line 27 bus to Gerald R Ford Airport, walk to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) 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 Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station 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 5h.

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