There are 5 ways to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Joshua Tree by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)PHX - PSP
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Joshua Tree
2h$163–544Drive 287.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Joshua Tree287.1 mi
5h 13m$53–76Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Palm Springs NorthFlixBus 2054
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Tree
6h 32m$120–165Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Maricopa
- Take the train from Maricopa to Palm Springs Amtrak
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Tree
6h 40mBus, drive
- Take the bus from Phoenix to IndioGuadalajara
- Drive from Indio to Joshua Tree
7h 18m$63–93
Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Joshua Tree is to fly and taxi which takes 2h and costs $160 - $550.
The distance between Phoenix Airport (PHX) and Joshua Tree is 299 miles. The road distance is 288.7 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Joshua Tree without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 32m and costs $120 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Joshua Tree, including transfers.
Joshua Tree is 1h behind Phoenix Airport (PHX). It is currently 2:24 PM in Phoenix Airport (PHX) and 1:24 PM in Joshua Tree.
Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Joshua Tree is 289 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Joshua Tree.
There are 602+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.
What companies run services between Phoenix Airport (PHX), USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Joshua Tree. However, you can fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to 24th St Station, walk to Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), take the bus to Palm Springs North, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Maricopa to Palm Springs Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Palm Springs North
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Maricopa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Phoenix to Indio
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $25–40
- Titanium
- $29–40
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Phoenix to Indio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $85–130
Lucky 777 Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-660-9115
- Website
- lucky777cab.com
Desert City Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-328-3000
- Website
- desertcitycab.com
American Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-300-0000
Yellow Cab of the Desert
- Phone
- +1-7602-340-8294
- Website
- yellowcabofthedesert.com
Lucky 777 Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-660-9115
- Website
- lucky777cab.com
Desert City Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-328-3000
- Website
- desertcitycab.com
American Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-300-0000
Lucky 777 Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-660-9115
- Website
- lucky777cab.com
Desert City Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-328-3000
- Website
- desertcitycab.com
American Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-300-0000
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