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How to get fromNew Mexico to Joshua Treeby plane, bus, car, train or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from New Mexico to Joshua Tree by plane, bus, car, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane ABQ - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 13m
    $75–441

  2. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar car
    15h 21m
    $127–228

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to San Bernardinotrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Drive from San Bernardino to Joshua Treecar car
    16h 34m
    $198–438

  4. Drive 676.2 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Joshua Treecar car 676.2 mi
    10h 37m
    $124–179

  5. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SAF - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 10m
    $160–566

Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar85Weekly Planes
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between New Mexico, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from New Mexico to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the line 50 bus to Sunport @ Arrivals Level, walk to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) 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 Albuquerque Bus Station to Joshua Tree via Indio Bus Station in around 15h 21m.

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