There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Joshua Tree by plane, bus, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane PHX - PSP
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus
4h 21m$226–549Bus, drive
cheapest- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
- Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar
6h 31m$44–89Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Phoenix-PHX to Joshua Tree287.1 mi
5h 9mDrive 287.1 mi
- Drive from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Joshua Treecar 287.1 mi
5h 9m$53–76Bus, drive via McDowell Rd & 27th Av
- Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Indio Bus Stationbus El Paso
- Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar
6h 43m$75–100Bus, drive via Indio
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Indio, CAbus El Paso
- Drive from Indio, CA to Joshua Treecar
7h 13m$51–81Bus, drive #2 (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Indio Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2054
- Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar
9h 16m$64–109
Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Joshua Tree is to bus and drive which costs $40 - $90 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Joshua Tree is to fly and bus which takes 4h 21m and costs $220 - $550.
The distance between Phoenix Airport (PHX) and Joshua Tree is 300 miles. The road distance is 288.7 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Joshua Tree without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 5h 9m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Joshua Tree, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Joshua Tree is 289 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Joshua Tree.
There are 674+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Phoenix Airport (PHX) and Joshua Tree. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Phoenix Airport (PHX), USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Joshua Tree. However, you can 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 vehicle from Terminal 4 Station to Joshua Tree via 24th St Station, Phoenix Bus Station, and Indio Bus Station in around 6h 31m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Phone
- 760 366 2395
- [email protected]
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Phoenix to Indio, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $45–65
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Phoenix to Indio, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Phoenix-PHX to Joshua Tree
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- On demand
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