There are 5 ways to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Flagstaff by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly to Flagstaff
best- Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane PSP - FLG
5h 46m$78–347Drive 338.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center to Flagstaffcar 338.7 mi
5h 28m$62–90Bus
- Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus 15
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Flagstaff Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
14h 47m$77–142Bus, train
- Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus 15
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Flagstafftrain
15h 34m$205–415Bus, fly to Phoenix, shuttle
- Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Phoenix (PHX)plane PSP - PHX
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak
6h 35m$419–754
Joshua Tree National Park to Flagstaff by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Flagstaff is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Flagstaff is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Joshua Tree National Park to Flagstaff station. However, there are services departing from 29 Palms Transit Center and arriving at Flagstaff Bus Station via El Cielo at Kirk Douglas, Varner at Harry Oliver and Indio Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 47m.
The distance between Joshua Tree National Park and Flagstaff is 350 miles. The road distance is 340.7 miles.
The best way to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Flagstaff without a car is to bus which takes 14h 47m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Flagstaff, including transfers.
Joshua Tree National Park to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Basin Transit, depart from 29 Palms Transit Center station.
Joshua Tree National Park to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Basin Transit, arrive at Palm Springs Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joshua Tree National Park to Flagstaff is 341 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Joshua Tree National Park to Flagstaff.
There are 412+ hotels available in Flagstaff.
What companies run services between Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA and Flagstaff, AZ, USA?
You can take a vehicle from 29 Palms Transit Center to Flagstaff Bus Station via 29 Palms Transit Center, Palm Springs Airport, El Cielo at Kirk Douglas, Varner at Harry Oliver, Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen, and Indio Bus Station in around 14h 47m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 760 366 2395
- [email protected]
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–20
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
Bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–20
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
Bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–20
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
Bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–20
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Flagstaff Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-480-710-3441
- [email protected]
- Website
- airportshuttleofphoenix.com
Shuttle from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $184
- Website
- https://airportshuttleofphoenix.com
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