There are 6 ways to get from Marfa to Joshua Tree by bus, car, taxi, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, drive
best- Take the bus from Marfa, TX to Ft Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Fort Stockton to El Paso Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from El Paso to Indio, CAbus
- Drive from Indio, CA to Joshua Treecar
21h 43m$152–245Bus to Midland International Airport, fly to Phoenix, bus, drive
cheapest- Take the bus from Marfa, TX to Midland/Odessa Airportbus
- Fly from Midland International Airport (MAF) to Phoenix (PHX)plane MAF - PHX
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Indiobus
- Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar
14h 26m$145–470Taxi, train, drive (Amtrak)
- Take the taxi from Marfa to Alpine Amtrak Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Alpine Amtrak Station to Pomona Amtraktrain
- Drive from Redlands - University to Joshua Treecar
24h 6m$348–729Drive 876.3 mi
- Drive from Marfa to Joshua Treecar 876.3 mi
15h 24m$160–231Bus
- Take the bus from Marfa to Midland / Odessabus
- Take the bus from Midland to Indio Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus 12 / ...
32h 11m$198–307Bus, bus to El Paso International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport
- Take the bus from Marfa, TX to Ft Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Fort Stockton to El Paso Bus Stationbus
- Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane ELP - PSP
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus
17h 44m$184–613
Marfa to Joshua Tree by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Marfa to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 15h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Marfa to Joshua Tree is to bus and fly and drive which takes 14h 26m and costs $140 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Marfa to Joshua Tree. However, there are services departing from Marfa and arriving at Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Midland, Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen, Varner at Harry Oliver, Palm Springs Airport and Yucca Valley Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 11m.
The distance between Marfa and Joshua Tree is 1067 miles. The road distance is 881.5 miles.
The best way to get from Marfa to Joshua Tree without a car is to bus which takes 32h 11m and costs $190 - $310.
It takes approximately 21h 43m to get from Marfa to Joshua Tree, including transfers.
Marfa to Joshua Tree bus services, operated by All Aboard America, depart from Marfa station.
Marfa to Joshua Tree bus services, operated by All Aboard America, arrive at Midland / Odessa station.
Joshua Tree is 2h behind Marfa. It is currently 10:04 PM in Marfa and 8:04 PM in Joshua Tree.
Yes, the driving distance between Marfa to Joshua Tree is 881 miles. It takes approximately 15h 24m to drive from Marfa to Joshua Tree.
What companies run services between Marfa, TX, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Marfa to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Midland / Odessa, Midland, Indio Bus Station, Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen, Varner at Harry Oliver, El Cielo at Kirk Douglas, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 32h 11m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Midland International Airport to Phoenix via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Midland International Airport to Phoenix via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Midland International Airport to Phoenix via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Midland International Airport to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Midland International Airport to Phoenix via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alpine Amtrak Station to Pomona Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 23m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-848-4728
- sales@allaboardamerica.com
- Website
- allaboardamerica.com
Bus from Marfa, TX to Ft Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- allaboardamerica.com
- General Passenger
- $23–35
Bus from Marfa, TX to Midland/Odessa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- allaboardamerica.com
- General Passenger
- $40–55
Bus from Marfa to Midland / Odessa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- All Aboard America
- General Passenger
- $40–55
Bus from Marfa, TX to Ft Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- allaboardamerica.com
- General Passenger
- $23–35
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
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