There are 3 ways to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Tucson by car, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive 380.3 mi
best- Drive from Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center to Tucsoncar 380.3 mi
6h 34m$68–98Bus, fly to Tucson
- Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Tucson (TUS)plane PSP - TUS
6h 28m$285–820Bus, fly to Phoenix
- 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 the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus
6h 20m$325–1,405
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Tucson (TUS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Tucson is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Tucson is to bus and fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $320 - $1,400.
The distance between Joshua Tree National Park and Tucson is 383 miles. The road distance is 382.6 miles.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive 382.6 miles from Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center to Tucson.
Tucson is 1h ahead of Joshua Tree National Park. It is currently 2:18 PM in Joshua Tree National Park and 3:18 PM in Tucson.
Yes, the driving distance between Joshua Tree National Park to Tucson is 383 miles. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Joshua Tree National Park to Tucson.
There are 826+ hotels available in Tucson.
What companies run services between Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?
You can drive from Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center to Tucson in around 6h 34m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Tucson via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Tucson via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Tucson via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Phoenix via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Tucson via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Tucson via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- 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
- 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
- basin-transit.com
- Phone
- +1 928-350-8466
- Website
- arizonashuttle.com
Bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Book at
- Groome Transportation - Phoenix, AZ
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide




