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

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

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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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 7m
    $96–395

  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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    9h 58m
    $91–439

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    23h 10m
    $123–240

  4. Train, bus via Anaheim

    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 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 15
    24h 35m
    $311–673

  5. Drive 721.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Fe to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 721.5 mi
    11h 16m
    $132–191

Santa Fe to Joshua Tree National Park by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 666.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Fe to Joshua Tree National Park. 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 29 Palms Transit Center, then walk to 29 Palms Transit Center. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to 29 Palms Transit Center via Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station, Albuquerque Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen, Varner at Harry Oliver, El Cielo at Kirk Douglas, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 23h 10m.

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