There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Joshua Tree National Park by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane MSP - PSP
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus
7h 15m$147–622Bus, train
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus 15
2d 3h$663–1,394Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus 15
2d 4h$383–636Drive 1,755 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar 1,755 mi
29h 22m$321–463
Minneapolis to Joshua Tree National Park by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Joshua Tree National Park is to fly and bus which costs $140 - $650 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Joshua Tree National Park is to fly and bus which takes 7h 15m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Joshua Tree National Park. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at 29 Palms Transit Center via Tulsa Bus Station, Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen, Varner at Harry Oliver and Palm Springs Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
The distance between Minneapolis and Joshua Tree National Park is 1521 miles. The road distance is 1765.2 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Joshua Tree National Park without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 3h and costs $650 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Minneapolis to Joshua Tree National Park, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Joshua Tree National Park bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis to Joshua Tree National Park bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tulsa station.
Joshua Tree National Park is 2h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 4:04 PM in Minneapolis and 2:04 PM in Joshua Tree National Park.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Joshua Tree National Park is 1765 miles. It takes approximately 29h 22m to drive from Minneapolis to Joshua Tree National Park.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Minneapolis to 29 Palms Transit Center via Tulsa Bus Station, 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 2d 4h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Sunday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 760 366 2395
- [email protected]
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–20
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
Bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–20
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
Bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–20
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from Minneapolis to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–220
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $150–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–400
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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