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How to get fromPortland to Joshua TreeBy plane, bus, car, train, or taxi

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

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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 23m
    $138–713

  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 Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar car
    25h 16m
    $163–354

  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 46m
    $350–737

  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, taxi

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane PDX - ONT
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Varner at Harry Oliver to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    9h 25m
    $262–836

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

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest 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, Los Angeles Downtown, and Indio Bus Station in around 25h 16m.

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