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How to get fromPortland to Joshua Tree National Parkby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Joshua Tree National Park by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane PDX - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 24m
    $188–453

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    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 15
    29h
    $228–398

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    37h 38m
    $446–873

  4. Drive 1,033.8 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 1,033.8 mi
    19h 29m
    $189–273

Portland to Joshua Tree National Park by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29hAverage Duration
Ticket$228Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 936.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to 29 Palms Transit Center via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 29h.

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