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

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

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  1. Fly Appleton International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeATW - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus
    3. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus
    15h 39m
    $223–901

  2. Fly Appleton International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeATW - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus
    15h 33m
    $210–749

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay Transit Centertaxi
    2. Take the bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus
    5. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus6
    2d 5h
    $331–619

  4. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay Transit Centertaxi
    2. Take the bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardinotrain
    4. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus10
    5. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus6
    2d 7h
    $314–667

  5. Drive 2,013.8 mi

    1. Drive from Appleton to Cottonwood Visitor Centercar2,013.8 mi
    33h 44m
    $368–531

  6. Taxi, bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Phoenix, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay Amtrak Stationtaxi
    2. Take the bus from Green Bay Amtrak Station to Milwaukeebus
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Phoenix (PHX)planeMKE - PHX
    4. Take the bus from Phoenix to Blythe McDonaldsbus
    5. Take the bus from Main Street Park And Ride to Chiriaco Summitbus
    16h 15m

Appleton International Airport (ATW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar72Weekly Planes
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Appleton to Joshua Tree National Park. However, you can take the taxi to Appleton International Airport (ATW) airport, fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN), walk to Terminal 1 Rental Car Shuttle, take the bus to Old Town Transit Center, walk to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, take the bus to El Centro Bus Stop, take the bus to Indio Bus Station, walk to Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center, take the bus to Chiriaco Summit, then walk to Chiriaco Summit. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Green Bay Transit Center, take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Indio Bus Station, walk to Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center, take the bus to Chiriaco Summit, then walk to Chiriaco Summit.

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