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

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There are 6 ways to get from Texas to Joshua Tree National Park by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane AUS - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 47m
    $116–512

  2. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane DFW - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 40m
    $98–423

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Houston 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
    43h 29m

  4. Drive  1,401.2 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 1,401.2 mi
    23h
    $256–370

  5. Fly from El Paso International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane ELP - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 38m
    $137–542

  6. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, bus

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane IAH - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 43m
    $118–514

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,190.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Texas to Joshua Tree National Park. However, you can take the line 20 bus to ABIA Lower Level, walk to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) 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 Houston to 29 Palms Transit Center via Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 43h 29m.

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