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How to get fromKansas City to Joshua Tree National Parkby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kansas City to Joshua Tree National Park by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, 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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 56m
    $155–670

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    36h 25m
    $275–346

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    40h 17m
    $611–1,224

  4. Drive 1,444.5 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 1,444.5 mi
    24h 16m
    $264–381

Kansas City to Joshua Tree National Park by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration36h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$275Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,338.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 56m

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

You can take a bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to 29 Palms Transit Center via El Paso, Indio Bus Station, Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen, Varner at Harry Oliver, El Cielo at Kirk Douglas, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 36h 25m.

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