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

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There are 3 ways to get from Salem to Joshua Tree National Park by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane PDX - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 1m
    $191–471

  2. Drive 988.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salem to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 988.2 mi
    18h 41m
    $181–261

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Salem 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
    36h 21m
    $407–827

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration36h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$407Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 981.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Salem to Joshua Tree National Park. However, you can take the bus to Portland International Airport, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) 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 Salem to 29 Palms Transit Center via Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 36h 21m.

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