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How to get fromReno to Joshua Treeby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Reno to Joshua Tree by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

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    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane RNO - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 41m
    $61–335

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus 12 / ...
    19h 11m

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    4. Drive from Redlands - University to Joshua Treecar car
    26h 8m
    $408–636

  4. Drive  489.7 mi

    1. Drive from Reno to Joshua Treecar car 489.7 mi
    9h 10m
    $81–117

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus 12 / ...
    26h 51m

Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar110Weekly Planes
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 469.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Reno Amtrak to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 19h 11m.

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