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

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There are 10 ways to get from Reno to Joshua Tree National Park by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, or car

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane RNO - SNA
    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
    9h 38m
    $324–841

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane RNO - LGB
    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
    10h 23m
    $86–266

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    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 15
    17h 49m
    $132–234

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain 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 15
    25h 42m
    $278–510

  5. Drive 505.8 mi

    1. Drive from Reno to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 505.8 mi
    9h 29m
    $93–134

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RNO - LAX
    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
    9h 22m
    $373–732

  7. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane RNO - BUR
    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
    9h 52m
    $590–815

  8. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane RNO - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego 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
    10h 44m
    $284–439

  9. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane RNO - CLD
    2. Take the train from Oceanside 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
    11h 45m
    $118–425

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain 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 15
    27h 53m
    $282–551

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

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration17h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 580.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 38m

What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Reno Amtrak to 29 Palms Transit Center via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, L.A. Union Station, Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 17h 49m.

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