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

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

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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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 40m
    $92–385

  2. Bus

    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 Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    38h 5m
    $261–470

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    47h 30m
    $520–1,082

  4. Drive 1,348.4 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 1,348.4 mi
    25h 8m
    $309–446

  5. 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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 55m
    $193–805

Vancouver to Joshua Tree National Park by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration38h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$261Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,176.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Vancouver to 29 Palms Transit Center via Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 38h 5m.

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