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

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

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  1. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane MSP - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 16m
    $217–912

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar car
    46h 21m
    $384–648

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis 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
    2d 4h
    $785–1,682

  4. Drive 1,769.9 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Joshua Treecar car 1,769.9 mi
    29h 40m
    $323–467

  5. Fly to Ontario International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MSP - ONT
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Varner at Harry Oliver to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    12h 12m
    $331–985

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from U of MN Campus to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus 12 / ...
    2d 11h
    $768–1,594

Minneapolis to Joshua Tree by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$768Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,498.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 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 bus from Minneapolis to Joshua Tree via Des Moines, Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station, and Indio Bus Station in around 46h 21m.

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