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How to get fromPortland to Joshua Tree National Parkby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly, bus

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    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane PWM - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 6m
    $243–883

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    3d 2h
    $1,086–2,308

  3. Drive 2,944.2 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 2,944.2 mi
    2d
    $538–777

  4. Bus, train via New York

    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    3d 2h
    $939–1,893

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,086Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,597.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 6m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Joshua Tree National Park. However, you can 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 bus from Portland, ME to 29 Palms Transit Center via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 3d 2h.

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