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How to get fromMesa to Joshua Treeby taxi, train, bus, car, tram or plane

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

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Mesa to Maricopa Amtraktaxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Palm Springs Stationtrain
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Station to Joshua Treetaxi
    5h 21m
    $208–283

  2. Drive 296.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mesa to Joshua Treecar296.9 mi
    5h 23m
    $55–79

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Indio Bus StationbusEl Paso
    2. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar
    6h 54m
    $75–100

  4. Tram, fly, taxi

    1. Take the tram from Center/Main St to 44th St/Washingtontram
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planePHX - PSP
    3. Take the taxi from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Joshua Treetaxi
    3h 48m
    $162–542

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Palm Springs NorthbusFlixBus 2054
    2. Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Treetaxi
    7h 31m
    $122–172

  6. Bus, drive via Indio

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to IndiobusGuadalajara
    2. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar
    7h 38m
    $65–95

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

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Mesa to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the taxi to Maricopa Amtrak, take the train to Palm Springs Station, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Center/Main St to Joshua Tree via Downtown Phx Hub/Washington St, Downtown Phx Hub/Central Ave, McDowell/Central Ave, McDowell Rd & Central Av, McDowell Rd & 27th Av, 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix, and Indio Bus Station in around 6h 54m.

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