What is the cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree to Surprise?

The cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree to Surprise is to drive and bus via Thelda Williams TC which costs $35 - $65 and takes 7h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Joshua Tree to Surprise?

The fastest way to get from Joshua Tree to Surprise is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs $50 - $75.

How far is it from Joshua Tree to Surprise?

The distance between Joshua Tree and Surprise is 314 miles. The road distance is 278.7 miles.

How long does it take to get from Joshua Tree to Surprise?

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Joshua Tree to Surprise, including transfers.

Can I drive from Joshua Tree to Surprise?

Yes, the driving distance between Joshua Tree to Surprise is 279 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Joshua Tree to Surprise.

Where can I stay near Surprise?

There are 597+ hotels available in Surprise.

Joshua Tree to Surprise - 4 ways to travel via car, bus, plane

There are 4 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Surprise by car, bus, or plane

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
best
1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Indiocar
2. Take the bus from Indio to Phoenixbus Huntington Park / ...
5h 26m
$81–113
Drive, bus via Thelda Williams TC
cheapest
1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Indiocar
2. Take the bus from Indio to Phoenixbus Huntington Park / ...
7h 41m
$38–60
Drive 277 mi
1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Surprisecar 277 mi
4h 59m
$51–73
Bus, fly, line 571 bus
1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus
2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Phoenix (PHX)plane PSP - PHX
3. Take the bus from Central Av & Van Buren St to Thunderbird Rd & Primrosebus
6h 4m
$89–514

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

31Weekly Planes

1h 40mAverage Duration

$70Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Joshua Tree to Surprise.

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Distance: 312.2 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and Surprise, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Joshua Tree to Surprise. However, you can drive to Indio, take the bus to Phoenix, then take the taxi to Surprise. Alternatively, you can drive from Joshua Tree to Surprise in around 4h 59m.

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