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How to get fromJoshua Tree National Park to Indianapolisby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Indianapolis by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

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    1. Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane PSP - IND
    8h 49m
    $217–872

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolisbus bus
    2d 3h

  3. Drive 1,935.7 mi

    1. Drive from Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center to Indianapoliscar car 1,935.7 mi
    30h 29m
    $354–511

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Indianapolis (IND) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,779.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Joshua Tree National Park to Indianapolis. However, you can walk to 29 Palms Transit Center, take the bus to Palm Springs Airport, walk to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) airport, fly to Indianapolis (IND), walk to Indianapolis Airport, then take the line 8 bus to Ctc-M. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from 29 Palms Transit Center to Indianapolis via 29 Palms Transit Center, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Galesburg Amtrak Station, and Galesburg in around 2d 3h.

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