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

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

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  1. Fly Indianapolis to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

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    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
    10h 47m
    $157–712

  2. 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 51m
    $362–537

  3. 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
    $1,321–2,086

  4. Drive  1,952 mi

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

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

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane IND - ONT
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Varner at Harry Oliver to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    13h 24m
    $301–935

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

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane ORD - PSP
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    13h 43m
    $209–430

  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 Indiobus bus
    3. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    12h 32m
    $186–277

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

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration7h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,765.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 47m

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 51m.

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