Rome2Rio

How to get fromPayson to Joshua Tree National Parkby shuttle, plane, bus, or car

Find Transport to Joshua Tree National Park

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Payson to Joshua Tree National Park by shuttle, 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. Shuttle, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Payson to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane PHX - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    5h 40m
    $338–673

  2. Drive 350.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Payson to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 350.1 mi
    6h 21m
    $64–93

  3. Shuttle, bus via Phoenix

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Payson to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    13h 2m
    $170–219

  4. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Payson to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    16h 1m
    $175–215

Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Payson to Joshua Tree National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 396.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Payson to Joshua Tree National Park. However, you can take the shuttle to Sky Harbor International Airport, walk to Phoenix (PHX) 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 shuttle from Payson to 29 Palms Transit Center via Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix 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 13h 2m.

Airlines
Bus 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