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How to get fromPortland to Joshua Tree National Parkby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Joshua Tree National Park by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly to Ontario International Airport, bus

    best
    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. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus bus
    10h 31m
    $209–874

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PDX - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus bus
    11h 24m
    $103–451

  3. Bus

    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. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus bus 6
    26h 56m
    $138–348

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus bus 6
    37h 10m
    $287–645

  5. Drive 1,033.8 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 1,033.8 mi
    19h 29m
    $189–273

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PDX - BUR
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus bus
    12h 5m
    $142–698

Portland to Joshua Tree National Park by bus and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration26h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Chiriaco Summit via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center, and Chiriaco Summit in around 26h 56m.

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