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How to get fromNew York to Joshua Treeby plane, bus, car, train, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from New York to Joshua Tree by plane, bus, car, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane JFK - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 59m
    $179–728

  2. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar car
    2d 13h
    $444–711

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardinotrain train
    4. Drive from San Bernardino to Joshua Treecar car
    2d 16h
    $741–1,889

  4. Drive  2,653.3 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Joshua Treecar car 2,653.3 mi
    43h 8m
    $485–700

  5. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane EWR - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    11h 5m
    $216–887

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ontario International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane JFK - 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
    14h 56m
    $373–801

  7. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pomona Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from 285 S East End Ave - Pomona to Indiobus bus
    4. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    3d 18h
    $843–1,900

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar69Weekly Planes
Duration8h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,427.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 59m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from New York to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 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 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Joshua Tree via St Louis Bus Station and Indio Bus Station in around 2d 13h.

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