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

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There are 7 ways to get from Olympia to Joshua Tree by bus, plane, car, train, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

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    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SEA - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 18m
    $111–570

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar car
    27h 11m
    $166–314

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Drive from Redlands - University to Joshua Treecar car
    40h 6m
    $317–743

  4. Drive 1,130.6 mi

    1. Drive from Olympia to Joshua Treecar car 1,130.6 mi
    21h 2m
    $207–298

  5. Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SEA - 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
    9h 30m
    $172–736

  6. Bus to Portland International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane PDX - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    9h 39m
    $141–736

  7. Bus, shuttle to Paine Field County Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Paine Field Airport Terminal - Ebshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane PAE - PSP
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 26m
    $132–655

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Olympia, WA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Olympia to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the bus to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 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 Olympia to Joshua Tree via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Indio Bus Station in around 27h 11m.

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