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How to get fromSanta Fe to Joshua Treeby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Fe to Joshua Tree by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SAF - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 8m
    $91–375

  2. Train to Albuquerque International Airport, fly, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane ABQ - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 59m
    $86–419

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Santa Fe to Albuquerquebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar car
    18h 50m
    $153–258

  4. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to San Bernardinotrain train
    3. Drive from San Bernardino to Joshua Treecar car
    19h 9m
    $279–578

  5. Drive 736.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Fe to Joshua Treecar car 736.9 mi
    11h 34m
    $135–195

Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 652.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Santa Fe, NM, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Fe to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the taxi to Santa-Fe-Airport-SAF airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), walk to Palm Springs Airport, take the bus to Yucca Valley Transit Center, then take the line 1 bus to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Center to Joshua Tree via Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Albuquerque Bus Station, and Indio Bus Station in around 18h 50m.

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