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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Joshua Tree National Parkby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Joshua Tree National Park by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ontario International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeJFK - ONT
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus
    15h 2m
    $264–895

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus6
    2d 15h
    $226–552

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus
    2d 22h
    $394–1,509

  4. Drive 2,620.5 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Cottonwood Visitor Centercar2,620.5 mi
    43h 5m
    $479–691

  5. Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Phoenix, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bryant Park to Terminal Bbus
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Phoenix (PHX)planeEWR - PHX
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix to Blythe McDonaldsbus
    4. Take the bus from Main Street Park And Ride to Chiriaco Summitbus
    14h 24m

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeJFK - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus
    3. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus
    16h 58m
    $229–847

  7. Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bryant Park to Terminal Bbus
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeEWR - SAN
    3. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus
    4. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus
    5. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus
    17h 24m

  8. Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bryant Park to Terminal Bbus
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeEWR - SNA
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus
    18h 56m

Grand Central Terminal to Joshua Tree National Park by foot and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$226Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Chiriaco Summit via Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center, and Chiriaco Summit in around 2d 15h.

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