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How to get fromIndianapolis to Joshua Treeby plane, bus, car or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Joshua Tree by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly Indianapolis to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane IND - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    11h 7m
    $187–862

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane ORD - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    14h 43m
    $181–765

  3. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar car
    42h 1m
    $339–636

  4. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardinotrain train
    3. Drive from San Bernardino to Joshua Treecar car
    2d
    $537–1,220

  5. Drive 1,952 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Joshua Treecar car 1,952 mi
    30h 46m
    $357–515

  6. Fly Indianapolis to Ontario International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane IND - ONT
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar car
    12h 23m
    $268–1,028

  7. Fly Indianapolis to Phoenix, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane IND - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix to Indio, CAbus bus
    3. Drive from Indio, CA to Joshua Treecar car
    12h 22m
    $338–733

Indianapolis (IND) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration7h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Indianapolis to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Indianapolis Airport, walk to Indianapolis (IND) 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 Indianapolis Union Station to Joshua Tree via St Louis Bus Station and Indio Bus Station in around 42h 1m.

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