There are 6 ways to get from El Paso to Joshua Tree by bus, car, train, taxi, or plane
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Bus, drive
best- Take the bus from El Paso to Indio Bus StationEl Paso
- Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Tree
11h 21m$118–151Train, taxi
- Take the train from El Paso to Palm Springs AmtrakTexas Eagle / ...
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Tree
13h 52m$152–327Drive 682.4 mi
- Drive from El Paso to Joshua Tree682.4 mi
12h 8m$125–180Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, taxi
- Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)ELP - PSP
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Joshua Tree
7h 16m$226–722Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Indio Bus StationGreyhound US1000 / ...
- Take the taxi from Palm at Buena Vista to Joshua Tree
17h 55m$156–277Fly to Ontario International Airport, train, taxi
- Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)ELP - ONT
- Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Palm Springs Amtrak
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Tree
10h 13m$250–834
El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Paso to Joshua Tree is to bus and drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 11h 21m.
The fastest way to get from El Paso to Joshua Tree is to fly and taxi which takes 7h 16m and costs $220 - $750.
The distance between El Paso and Joshua Tree is 733 miles. The road distance is 686.4 miles.
The best way to get from El Paso to Joshua Tree without a car is to train and taxi which takes 13h 52m and costs $150 - $330.
It takes approximately 11h 21m to get from El Paso to Joshua Tree, including transfers.
Joshua Tree is 1h behind El Paso. It is currently 10:40 PM in El Paso and 9:40 PM in Joshua Tree.
Yes, the driving distance between El Paso to Joshua Tree is 686 miles. It takes approximately 12h 8m to drive from El Paso to Joshua Tree.
There are 576+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.
What companies run services between El Paso, TX, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from El Paso to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the bus to Indio Bus Station then drive to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take the train to Palm Springs Amtrak then take the taxi to Joshua Tree.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from El Paso to Palm Springs Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 12m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $65–180
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $90–220
- Business - advance purchase
- $120–500
- Business Class
- $200–500
Train from Ontario Amtrak to Palm Springs Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from El Paso to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Paso Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $80–130
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
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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