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

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

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  1. Fly Indianapolis to Palm Springs International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeIND - PSP
    2. Take the taxi from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Joshua Treetaxi
    8h 51m
    $292–982

  2. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus
    3. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar
    42h 1m
    $182–412

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardinotrain
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Palm Springs Northbus
    4. Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Treetaxi
    2d 2h
    $289–761

  4. Drive 1,952 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Joshua Treecar1,952 mi
    30h 52m
    $357–515

  5. Fly Indianapolis to Ontario International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeIND - ONT
    2. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Palm Springs Stationtrain
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Station to Joshua Treetaxi
    11h 34m
    $308–1,064

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeORD - PSP
    3. Take the taxi from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Joshua Treetaxi
    10h 44m
    $279–850

  7. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Palm Springs Stationtrain
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Station to Joshua Treetaxi
    2d 19h
    $302–565

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

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration7h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest 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), then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. 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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