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How to get fromPortland to Joshua Treeby plane, bus, car or train

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

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  1. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane PDX - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 15m
    $128–663

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop 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
    24h 46m
    $159–353

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Portland 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
    35h 43m
    $311–679

  4. Drive 1,017.7 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Joshua Treecar car 1,017.7 mi
    19h 10m
    $186–269

  5. Fly to Ontario International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane PDX - ONT
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar car
    8h 21m
    $189–829

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) 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 Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Joshua Tree via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Indio Bus Station in around 24h 46m.

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