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How to get fromNeedles to Joshua Tree National Parkby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Needles to Joshua Tree National Park by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Needles Station 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
    12h 20m
    $140–255

  2. Drive 130.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Needles to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 130.3 mi
    2h 26m
    $24–35

  3. Train, bus via San Bernardino

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to San Bernardinotrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    13h 5m
    $99–184

Needles to Joshua Tree National Park by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 437.2 mi
  • Duration: 12h 20m

What companies run services between Needles, CA, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Needles to Joshua Tree National Park. However, you can take the train to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the bus to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, take the bus to 29 Palms Transit Center, then walk to 29 Palms Transit Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Needles to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center in around 2h 26m.

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