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

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Joshua Tree National Park by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, or car

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SEA - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 37m
    $268–513

  2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane PAE - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 47m
    $173–798

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    33h 15m
    $227–362

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle 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
    42h 5m
    $385–853

  5. Drive  1,206.4 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 1,206.4 mi
    22h 28m
    $221–318

Seattle to Joshua Tree National Park by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration33h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$227Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,054.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to 29 Palms Transit Center via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 33h 15m.

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