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 via Ciudad Juárez which costs $250 - $420 and takes 38h 7m.

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 bus which takes 8h 39m and costs $250 - $1,300.

How far is it from Des Moines to Joshua Tree?

The distance between Des Moines and Joshua Tree is 1406 miles. The road distance is 1620.9 miles.

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

It takes approximately 8h 39m 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 6:07 PM in Des Moines and 4:07 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 25h 28m to drive from Des Moines to Joshua Tree.

Where can I stay near Joshua Tree?

There are 1144+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.

Des Moines to Joshua Tree - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Joshua Tree by plane, 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, bus
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane DSM - PSP
2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus
8h 39m
$253–1,231
Bus, drive via Ciudad Juárez
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus
3. Take the bus from El Paso to Indio, CAbus
4. Drive from Indio, CA to Joshua Treecar
38h 7m
$252–412
Bus, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the train from Kansas City to San Bernardinotrain
3. Drive from San Bernardino to Joshua Treecar
40h
$521–1,208
Drive 1,611.5 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Joshua Treecar 1,611.5 mi
25h 28m
$295–425
Fly to Ontario International Airport, bus, drive
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane DSM - ONT
2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus
3. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar
9h 55m
$334–1,397
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
3. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus
4. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar
39h 26m
$290–662

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

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6h 15mAverage Duration

$235Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Des Moines to Joshua Tree.

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Distance: 1,398.1 mi
Duration: 8h 39m

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-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), walk to Palm Springs Airport, take the bus to Yucca Valley Transit Center, then take the line 1 bus to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Joshua Tree via Kansas City, On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, El Paso, El Paso, and Indio, CA in around 38h 7m.

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