There are 6 ways to get from Chandler to Joshua Tree by taxi, train, bus, car, tram, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Chandler to Maricopa
- Take the train from Maricopa to Palm Springs Amtrak
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Tree
5h 11m$184–251Drive 303.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chandler to Joshua Tree303.8 mi
5h 28m$56–81Bus, drive via Centennial Wy & Main St
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Indio, CAEl Paso
- Drive from Indio, CA to Joshua Tree
7h 45m$60–85Tram, fly, taxi
- Take the tram from Center/Main St to 44th St/Washington
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)PHX - PSP
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Joshua Tree
4h 32m$164–564Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Palm Springs NorthFlixBus 2054
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Tree
8h 11m$124–174Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Chandler PNR to Van Buren St & 1st St542
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Indio
- Drive from Indio to Joshua Tree
8h 29m$65–95
Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chandler to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Chandler to Joshua Tree is to tram and fly and taxi which takes 4h 32m and costs $160 - $600.
The distance between Chandler and Joshua Tree is 366 miles. The road distance is 305.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chandler to Joshua Tree without a car is to taxi and train which takes 5h 11m and costs $180 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Chandler to Joshua Tree, including transfers.
Joshua Tree is 1h behind Chandler. It is currently 4:10 PM in Chandler and 3:10 PM in Joshua Tree.
Yes, the driving distance between Chandler to Joshua Tree is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Chandler to Joshua Tree.
There are 649+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.
What companies run services between Chandler, AZ, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Chandler to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the taxi to Maricopa, take the train to Palm Springs Amtrak, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arizona Av & Chandler Bl to Joshua Tree via Centennial Wy & Main St, Center/Main St, Priest Dr/Washington St, Washington St & Priest Dr, Washington St & 25th St, Phoenix, and Indio, CA in around 7h 45m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Maricopa to Palm Springs Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (602) 253-5000
- csr@valleymetro.org
- Website
- valleymetro.org
Tram from Center/Main St to 44th St/Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.valleymetro.org
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Phoenix to Indio, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- eplalimo.com
- One Way
- $45–65
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Palm Springs North
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (602) 253-5000
- csr@valleymetro.org
- Website
- valleymetro.org
Bus from Chandler PNR to Van Buren St & 1st St
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.valleymetro.org
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Phoenix to Indio
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $26–40
- Titanium
- $29–40
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Phoenix to Indio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $60–130
Yellow Cab AZ
- Phone
- +1 480-888-8888
- Website
- yellowcabaz.com
VIP Taxi
- Phone
- +1 602-300-3000
- Website
- viptaxi.com
Downtown Taxi
- Phone
- +1 602-800-2417
- Website
- downtowntaxi0.godaddysites.com
Lucky 777 Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-660-9115
- Website
- lucky777cab.com
Desert City Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-328-3000
- Website
- desertcitycab.com
American Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-300-0000
Lucky 777 Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-660-9115
- Website
- lucky777cab.com
Desert City Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-328-3000
- Website
- desertcitycab.com
American Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-300-0000
Yellow Cab of the Desert
- Phone
- +1-7602-340-8294
- Website
- yellowcabofthedesert.com
Lucky 777 Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-660-9115
- Website
- lucky777cab.com
Desert City Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-328-3000
- Website
- desertcitycab.com
American Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-300-0000
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