There are 3 ways to get from Maricopa to Joshua Tree by train, taxi, 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.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Maricopa to Palm Springs AmtrakTexas Eagle / ...
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Tree
4h 40m$121–230Drive 311.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Maricopa to Joshua Tree311.1 mi
5h 42m$57–82Bus, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Maricopa to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)PHX - PSP
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Joshua Tree
4h 2m
Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maricopa to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Maricopa to Joshua Tree is to train and taxi which takes 4h 40m and costs $120 - $230.
The distance between Maricopa and Joshua Tree is 340 miles. The road distance is 312.9 miles.
The best way to get from Maricopa to Joshua Tree without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 40m and costs $120 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Maricopa to Joshua Tree, including transfers.
Joshua Tree is 1h behind Maricopa. It is currently 11:26 AM in Maricopa and 10:26 AM in Joshua Tree.
Yes, the driving distance between Maricopa to Joshua Tree is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Maricopa to Joshua Tree.
There are 624+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.
What companies run services between Maricopa, AZ, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Maricopa to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the train to Palm Springs Amtrak then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can drive from Maricopa to Joshua Tree in around 5h 42m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Maricopa to Palm Springs Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $35–80
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $40–120
- Business - advance purchase
- $50–250
- Business Class
- $90–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Maricopa to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $85–130
Lucky 777 Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-660-9115
- Website
- lucky777cab.com
Desert City Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-328-3000
- Website
- desertcitycab.com
American Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-300-0000
Lucky 777 Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-660-9115
- Website
- lucky777cab.com
Desert City Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-328-3000
- Website
- desertcitycab.com
American Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-300-0000
Yellow Cab of the Desert
- Phone
- +1-7602-340-8294
- Website
- yellowcabofthedesert.com
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