What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Joshua Tree?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Joshua Tree is to bus and drive which costs $150 - $470 and takes 40h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Joshua Tree?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Joshua Tree is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 21m and costs $300 - $1,100.

How far is it from Des Moines to Joshua Tree?

The distance between Des Moines and Joshua Tree is 1405 miles. The road distance is 1621.4 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Joshua Tree without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Joshua Tree without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 41h 22m and costs $250 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Joshua Tree?

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Des Moines to Joshua Tree, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Joshua Tree?

Joshua Tree is 2h behind Des Moines. It is currently 7:45 PM in Des Moines and 5:45 PM in Joshua Tree.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Joshua Tree?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Joshua Tree is 1621 miles. It takes approximately 26h 5m to drive from Des Moines to Joshua Tree.

Where can I stay near Joshua Tree?

There are 636+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.

Des Moines to Joshua Tree - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)DSM - PSP
2. Take the taxi from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Joshua Tree
6h 21m
$308–1,101
Bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsa
3. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
4. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Tree
40h 16m
$150–462
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
2. Take the train from Kansas City to San Bernardino
3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Palm Springs North
4. Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Tree
41h 22m
$253–755
Drive 1,612 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Joshua Tree1,612 mi
26h 5m
$295–425
Fly to Ontario International Airport, train, taxi
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)DSM - ONT
2. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Palm Springs Amtrak
3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Tree
9h 21m
$313–1,198

Des Moines (DSM) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

64Weekly Planes

6h 54mAverage Duration

$197Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,396.9 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the taxi to Des Moines (DSM) airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Joshua Tree via Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station, and Indio Bus Station in around 40h 16m.

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