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How to get fromOlympic National Park to Joshua Tree National Parkby bus, ferry, plane, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, ferry to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center to Bainbridge Ferry Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Bainbridge Island to Seattleferry ferry
    3. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SEA - PSP
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    11h 50m
    $280–571

  2. Bus, ferry to Paine Field County Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center to Kingston Ferry Eastboundbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kingston to Edmondsferry ferry
    3. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane PAE - PSP
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    13h 13m
    $200–807

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center to Seattle Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    2d
    $518–1,038

  4. Drive 1,263.2 mi

    1. Drive from Olympic National Park Visitor Center to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 1,263.2 mi
    23h 58m
    $231–333

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$518Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,146.1 mi
  • Duration: 11h 50m

What companies run services between Olympic National Park, Clallam County, WA, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Olympic National Park to Joshua Tree National Park. However, you can walk to Northbound Lake Angeles Trailhead, take the bus to Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center, take the bus to Bainbridge Ferry Terminal, walk to Bainbridge Island, take the ferry to Seattle, walk to Pioneer Square, take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to SeaTac Station, take the line 574 bus to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), walk to Palm Springs Airport, take the bus to 29 Palms Transit Center, then walk to 29 Palms Transit Center. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Northbound Lake Angeles Trailhead to 29 Palms Transit Center via Northbound Lake Angeles Trailhead, Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center, Seattle Amtrak Station, Seattle, Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 2d.

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