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

The cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree to Tempe is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Joshua Tree to Tempe is to bus and fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $270 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Joshua Tree and Tempe?

No, there is no direct bus from Joshua Tree to Tempe station. However, there are services departing from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd and arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station via Town Center & Hahn and Indio Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.

How far is it from Joshua Tree to Tempe?

The distance between Joshua Tree and Tempe is 310 miles. The road distance is 294.3 miles.

How do I travel from Joshua Tree to Tempe without a car?

The best way to get from Joshua Tree to Tempe without a car is to bus which takes 11h 24m and costs $100 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Joshua Tree to Tempe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Joshua Tree to Tempe bus from?

Joshua Tree to Tempe bus services, operated by Basin Transit, depart from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd station.

Where does the Joshua Tree to Tempe bus arrive?

Joshua Tree to Tempe bus services, operated by Basin Transit, arrive at Palm Springs Airport station.

What is the time difference between Joshua Tree and Tempe?

Tempe is 1h ahead of Joshua Tree. It is currently 8:04 AM in Joshua Tree and 9:04 AM in Tempe.

Can I drive from Joshua Tree to Tempe?

Yes, the driving distance between Joshua Tree to Tempe is 294 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Joshua Tree to Tempe.

Where can I stay near Tempe?

There are 3048+ hotels available in Tempe.

Joshua Tree to Tempe - 6 ways to travel via car, bus, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Tempe by car, bus, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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Drive, bus
best
1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Indio, CAcar
2. Take the bus from Indio, CA to Phoenixbus Cbx
5h 38m
$51–79
Drive 292.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Tempecar 292.6 mi
5h 12m
$50–73
Bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly
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
3h 57m
$277–1,322
Drive, bus via 24th St/Baseline PNR
1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Indio, CAcar
2. Take the bus from Indio, CA to Phoenixbus Cbx
6h 37m
$51–79
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus 15
2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus FlixBus 2054
11h 24m
$108–163
Drive, bus to Imperial County Airport, fly
1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Indio Bus Stationcar
2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus
3. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Phoenix (PHX)plane IPL - PHX
5h 23m
$163–230

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

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Distance: 308.7 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd via Palm Springs Airport, Town Center & Hahn, Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, and 44th St/Washington in around 11h 24m.

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