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

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There are 3 ways to get from Houston 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane IAH - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 43m
    $118–524

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Houston 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 29m

  3. Drive  1,401.2 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 1,401.2 mi
    23h
    $256–370

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,343.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Houston to Joshua Tree National Park. However, you can take the line 102 bus to Bush IAH Terminal C, walk to Houston-Airport-IAH 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 Houston 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 29m.

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