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There are 6 ways to get from Scottsdale to Joshua Tree by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Indiobus bus Nogales / ...
    2. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    6h 38m
    $39–60

  2. Drive  293.5 mi

    1. Drive from Scottsdale to Joshua Treecar car 293.5 mi
    5h 17m
    $51–73

  3. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane PHX - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 30m
    $269–1,314

  4. Bus, drive via Camelback Rd & Central Av

    1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Indio Bus Stationbus bus El Paso
    2. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar car
    6h 55m
    $74–99

  5. Bus, drive via Camelback Rd & 24th St

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Indiobus bus Lxus 2202 / ...
    2. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    8h 6m
    $52–82

  6. Fly to Imperial County Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane plane PHX - IPL
    2. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar car
    6h 55m
    $234–291

Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration1h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 308.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Scottsdale, AZ, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Scottsdale to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the line 17 bus to McDowell Rd & 27th Av, walk to Phoenix, take the bus to Indio, then drive to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can drive from Scottsdale to Joshua Tree in around 5h 17m.

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