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How to get fromAustin to Joshua Treeby plane, taxi, bus, car or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Austin to Joshua Tree by plane, taxi, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeAUS - PSP
    2. Take the taxi from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Joshua Treetaxi
    5h 34m
    $230–782

  2. Train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Austin to Palm Springs AmtraktrainTexas Eagle
    2. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Treetaxi
    33h 52m
    $206–495

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Fort Worthbus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus
    3. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar
    31h 36m
    $234–389

  4. Drive 1,258.2 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Joshua Treecar1,258.2 mi
    20h 43m
    $230–332

  5. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeAUS - ONT
    2. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Palm Springs Amtraktrain
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Treetaxi
    8h 34m
    $245–929

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

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Austin to Joshua Tree. 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), then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin to Joshua Tree via Fort Worth, Ft Worth Bus Station, and Indio Bus Station in around 31h 36m.

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