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How to get fromJoshua Tree to Tucsonby car, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Drive, bus

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    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Indiocar car
    2. Take the bus from Indio to Tucsonbus bus San Jose / ...
    8h 28m
    $54–78

  2. Drive 396.5 mi

    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Tucsoncar car 396.5 mi
    6h 52m
    $73–105

  3. Bus, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane PSP - TUS
    6h 7m
    $145–820

  4. Bus, fly to Phoenix

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane PSP - PHX
    3. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    6h 1m
    $125–505

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

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Joshua Tree to Tucson.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 422.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 28m

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 drive to Indio, take the bus to Tucson, then take the line 12 bus to 6th Av/Pennington. Alternatively, you can drive from Joshua Tree to Tucson in around 6h 52m.

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