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How to get fromJoshua Tree to Petrified Forest National Parkby car, bus, taxi, train, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Petrified Forest National Park by car, bus, taxi, train, or plane

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  1. Drive, bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Indio Bus Stationcar car
    2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Holbrookbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Holbrook to Petrified Forest National Parktaxi taxi
    11h 59m
    $144–239

  2. Drive 480 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Petrified Forest National Parkcar car 480 mi
    7h 46m
    $88–127

  3. Drive, train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to San Bernardinocar car
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Winslow Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Winslow Station to Petrified Forest National Parktaxi taxi
    12h 30m
    $314–540

  4. Bus, fly to Flagstaff, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane PSP - FLG
    3. Take the train from Flagstaff to Winslow Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Winslow Station to Petrified Forest National Parktaxi taxi
    8h 42m
    $227–547

  5. Bus, fly to Phoenix, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane PSP - PHX
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Holbrookbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Holbrook to Petrified Forest National Parktaxi taxi
    10h 8m
    $335–725

  6. Bus, fly to Show Low Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Show Low Municipal Airport (SOW)plane plane PSP - SOW
    3. Take the taxi from Show Low Municipal Airport (SOW) to Petrified Forest National Parktaxi taxi
    8h 33m
    $200–490

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Flagstaff (FLG) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 574.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 59m

What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and Petrified Forest National Park, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Joshua Tree to Petrified Forest National Park. However, you can drive to Indio Bus Station, take the bus to Holbrook, then take the taxi to Petrified Forest National Park. Alternatively, you can drive to San Bernardino, take the train to Winslow Station, then take the taxi to Petrified Forest National Park.

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