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How to get fromJoshua Tree to Tucsonby taxi, bus, train, car, plane or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Tucson by taxi, bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Northtaxi
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to TucsonbusFlixBus 2054
    7h 47m
    $132–197

  2. Drive 396.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Tucsoncar396.5 mi
    6h 56m
    $73–105

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Amtraktaxi
    2. Take the train from Palm Springs Amtrak to Tucson Amtrak StationtrainTexas Eagle / ...
    8h 41m
    $129–255

  4. Taxi, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)taxi
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Tucson (TUS)planePSP - TUS
    4h 54m
    $289–1,228

  5. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Indiocar
    2. Take the bus from Indio to TucsonbusSan José
    8h 55m
    $79–108

  6. Taxi, fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)taxi
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Phoenix (PHX)planePSP - PHX
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle
    4h 36m
    $328–862

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Tucson (TUS) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$181Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Joshua Tree to Tucson. However, you can take the taxi to Palm Springs North then take the bus to Tucson. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Palm Springs Amtrak then take the train to Tucson Amtrak Station.

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