What is the cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Joshua Tree?

The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Phoenix to Joshua Tree?

The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Joshua Tree is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 4m and costs $160 - $550.

How far is it from Phoenix to Joshua Tree?

The distance between Phoenix and Joshua Tree is 296 miles. The road distance is 283 miles.

How do I travel from Phoenix to Joshua Tree without a car?

The best way to get from Phoenix to Joshua Tree without a car is to taxi and train which takes 5h 19m and costs $200 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Phoenix to Joshua Tree?

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Phoenix to Joshua Tree, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Phoenix and Joshua Tree?

Joshua Tree is 1h behind Phoenix. It is currently 5:04 AM in Phoenix and 4:04 AM in Joshua Tree.

Can I drive from Phoenix to Joshua Tree?

Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Joshua Tree is 283 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Phoenix to Joshua Tree.

Where can I stay near Joshua Tree?

There are 146+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.

Phoenix to Joshua Tree - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Indiobus Guadalajara
2. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar
4h 58m
$66–93
Bus, drive via Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
2. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar
5h 36m
$43–97
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Phoenix to Maricopa Amtraktaxi
2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Palm Springs Stationtrain
3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Station to Joshua Treetaxi
5h 19m
$204–284
Drive 281.3 mi
1. Drive from Phoenix to Joshua Treecar 281.3 mi
5h 6m
$52–75
Fly, taxi
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane PHX - PSP
2. Take the taxi from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Joshua Treetaxi
3h 4m
$160–550
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Palm Springs Northbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Treetaxi
5h 27m
$125–192
Bus, taxi via Indio
1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Indio Bus Stationbus El Paso
2. Take the taxi from Palm at Buena Vista to Joshua Treetaxi
7h 21m
$145–180

Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

33Weekly Planes

1h 12mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Phoenix to Joshua Tree.

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Distance: 294.3 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Phoenix to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the bus to Indio then drive to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Maricopa Amtrak, take the train to Palm Springs Station, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree.

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