There are 3 ways to get from Phoenix to Joshua Tree National Park by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane PHX - PSP
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus
4h 25m$235–570Drive 265.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Phoenix to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar 265.2 mi
4h 43m$49–70Bus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus 15
10h 45m$57–97
Phoenix to Joshua Tree National Park by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Joshua Tree National Park is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Joshua Tree National Park is to fly and bus which takes 4h 25m and costs $230 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to Joshua Tree National Park. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at 29 Palms Transit Center via Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen, Varner at Harry Oliver and Palm Springs Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
The distance between Phoenix and Joshua Tree National Park is 317 miles. The road distance is 266.8 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Joshua Tree National Park without a car is to bus which takes 10h 45m and costs $55 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Phoenix to Joshua Tree National Park, including transfers.
Phoenix to Joshua Tree National Park bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
Phoenix to Joshua Tree National Park bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Indio Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Joshua Tree National Park is 267 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Phoenix to Joshua Tree National Park.
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to 29 Palms Transit Center via 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 10h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Phone
- 760 366 2395
- [email protected]
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–20
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
Bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–20
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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
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