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How to get fromKansas City to Joshua Treeby plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Joshua Tree by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane MCI - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 7m
    $145–710

  2. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to San Bernardinotrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Drive from San Bernardino to Joshua Treecar car
    34h 51m
    $438–1,024

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar car
    35h 51m
    $284–443

  4. Drive  1,459.9 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Joshua Treecar car 1,459.9 mi
    24h 33m
    $267–385

  5. Fly to Ontario International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MCI - ONT
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Varner at Harry Oliver to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    12h 19m
    $289–883

Kansas City (MCI) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar111Weekly Planes
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,324 mi
  • Duration: 10h 7m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kansas City to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the line 229 bus to Kci Airport Terminal C, walk to Kansas City (MCI) airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), walk to Palm Springs Airport, take the bus to Yucca Valley Transit Center, then take the line 1 bus to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansas City to Joshua Tree via San Bernardino in around 34h 51m.

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