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How to get fromMilwaukee to Joshua Treeby plane, bus, train or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Milwaukee to Joshua Tree by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane MKE - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 21m
    $267–1,212

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane ORD - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 29m
    $170–698

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardinotrain train
    3. Drive from San Bernardino to Joshua Treecar car
    45h 12m
    $512–1,163

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar car
    47h 31m
    $345–656

  5. Drive 1,966.2 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Joshua Treecar car 1,966.2 mi
    31h 50m
    $359–519

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ORD - ONT
    3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar car
    11h 48m
    $251–864

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar car
    12h 21m
    $327–1,324

  8. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Phoenix, bus, drive

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MKE - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix to Indio, CAbus bus
    3. Drive from Indio, CA to Joshua Treecar car
    11h 51m
    $278–1,183

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar97Weekly Planes
Duration7h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$268Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Milwaukee to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the bus to Airport, walk to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), walk to Palm Springs Airport, take the bus to Yucca Valley Transit Center, then take the line 1 bus to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Joshua Tree via Chicago Union Station and San Bernardino in around 45h 12m.

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