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How to get fromVancouver to Joshua Treeby plane, bus, car, or train

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

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  1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane YVR - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 46m
    $87–395

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar car
    35h 1m
    $251–407

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    4. Drive from Redlands - University to Joshua Treecar car
    45h 45m
    $861–1,369

  4. Drive  1,332.3 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Joshua Treecar car 1,332.3 mi
    24h 50m
    $274–396

  5. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SEA - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    12h 5m
    $343–633

  6. Train to Paine Field County Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    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 Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    11h 56m
    $232–919

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,162.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Vancouver to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the subway to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), walk to Palm Springs Airport, take the bus to Yucca Valley Transit Center, then take the line 1 bus to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vancouver to Joshua Tree via Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Indio Bus Station in around 35h 1m.

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