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How to get fromSurprise to Joshua Treeby taxi, train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Surprise to Joshua Tree by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Surprise to Maricopataxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa to Palm Springs Amtraktrain
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Treetaxi
    5h 49m
    $263–332

  2. Drive 276.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Surprise to Joshua Treecar276.7 mi
    5h 2m
    $51–73

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Indio Bus StationbusEl Paso
    2. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar
    6h 52m
    $71–96

  4. Line 571 bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Thunderbird Rd & Primrose to Van Buren St & 2nd Avbus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planePHX - PSP
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Joshua Treetaxi
    4h 37m
    $169–604

  5. Bus, drive via Indio

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to IndiobusGuadalajara
    2. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar
    7h 33m
    $61–91

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Palm Springs NorthbusFlixBus 2054
    2. Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Treetaxi
    8h 40m
    $126–176

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

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration1h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Surprise to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the taxi to Maricopa, take the train to Palm Springs Amtrak, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 111th Av & Silver Bell Dr to Joshua Tree via Thelda Williams TC, 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix, and Indio Bus Station in around 6h 52m.

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