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

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There are 4 ways to get from Tacoma to Joshua Tree National Park by plane, bus, 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 59m
    $268–513

  2. Bus to Paine Field County Airport, fly, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pacific Ave & S 19th St to Howell St & 9th Avebus bus
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane PAE - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 50m
    $165–751

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tacoma 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
    41h 17m
    $482–959

  4. Drive 1,175.3 mi

    1. Drive from Tacoma to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 1,175.3 mi
    21h 55m
    $215–310

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration41h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$482Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,063.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Tacoma to Joshua Tree National Park. However, you can take the line 574 bus to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 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 Tacoma to 29 Palms Transit Center via Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 41h 17m.

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