There are 5 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Flagstaff by car, bus, train, plane, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, bus (Greyhound)
best- Drive from Joshua Tree to Indio Bus Stationcar
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Flagstaff Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
9h 47m$79–122Drive 354.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joshua Tree to Flagstaffcar 354.2 mi
5h 46m$59–85Drive, train (Amtrak)
- Drive from Joshua Tree to San Bernardinocar
- Take the train from San Bernardino to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
10h 10m$272–428Bus, fly to Flagstaff
- Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane PSP - FLG
6h 17m$92–397Bus, fly to Phoenix, shuttle
- Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Phoenix (PHX)plane PSP - PHX
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak
6h 19m$459–1,504
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Flagstaff (FLG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree to Flagstaff is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Joshua Tree to Flagstaff is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs $55 - $85.
The distance between Joshua Tree and Flagstaff is 452 miles. The road distance is 356.2 miles.
It takes approximately 9h 47m to get from Joshua Tree to Flagstaff, including transfers.
Flagstaff is 1h ahead of Joshua Tree. It is currently 8:54 AM in Joshua Tree and 9:54 AM in Flagstaff.
Yes, the driving distance between Joshua Tree to Flagstaff is 356 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Joshua Tree to Flagstaff.
There are 412+ hotels available in Flagstaff.
What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and Flagstaff, AZ, USA?
There is no direct connection from Joshua Tree to Flagstaff. However, you can drive to Indio Bus Station then take the bus to Flagstaff Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Joshua Tree to Flagstaff via San Bernardino in around 10h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Flagstaff via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Phoenix via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Bernardino to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–410
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Flagstaff Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 760 366 2395
- comments@basin-transit.com
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Shuttle from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $184
- Website
- Airport Shuttle of Phoenix
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