Rome2Rio

How to get fromPainted Desert to Joshua Tree National Parkby taxi, train, plane, bus, or car

Find Transport to Joshua Tree National Park

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Painted Desert to Joshua Tree National Park by taxi, train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Taxi, train to Flagstaff, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Painted Desert to Winslow Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Winslow Station to Flagstafftrain train
    3. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane FLG - PSP
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    9h 1m
    $211–517

  2. Drive to Show Low Municipal Airport, fly, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Painted Desert to Show Low Municipal Airport (SOW)car car
    2. Fly from Show Low Municipal Airport (SOW) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SOW - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 40m
    $77–324

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Painted Desert to Holbrooktaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Holbrook to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    17h 27m
    $170–260

  4. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Painted Desert to Winslow Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Winslow Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain 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
    18h 58m
    $344–595

  5. Drive 444.3 mi

    1. Drive from Painted Desert to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 444.3 mi
    8h 15m
    $82–118

  6. Taxi, bus to Phoenix, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Painted Desert to Holbrooktaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Holbrook to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane PHX - PSP
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    9h 34m
    $353–738

Flagstaff (FLG) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Painted Desert to Joshua Tree National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 467.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 1m

What companies run services between Painted Desert, AZ, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Painted Desert to Joshua Tree National Park. However, you can take the taxi to Winslow Station, take the train to Flagstaff, take the taxi to Flagstaff (FLG) 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 the taxi to Holbrook, take the bus to Indio Bus Station, walk to Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen, take the line 10 bus to Varner at Harry Oliver, take the line 4 bus to El Cielo at Kirk Douglas, walk to Palm Springs Airport, take the bus to 29 Palms Transit Center, then walk to 29 Palms Transit Center.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound