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

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There are 3 ways to get from Raleigh 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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane RDU - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    11h 12m
    $188–722

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    3d 1h
    $1,095–2,271

  3. Drive 2,393.4 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 2,393.4 mi
    38h 41m
    $437–631

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,095Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,195.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 12m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Joshua Tree National Park. However, you can take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU 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 train from Raleigh Union Station to 29 Palms Transit Center via Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 3d 1h.

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