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How to get fromTempe to Joshua Treeby bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Tempe to Joshua Tree by bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Indio Bus Stationbus bus El Paso
    2. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar car
    6h 54m
    $75–100

  2. Bus, drive via Indio

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Indiobus bus Nogales / ...
    2. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    7h 2m
    $44–65

  3. Drive  292.2 mi

    1. Drive from Tempe to Joshua Treecar car 292.2 mi
    5h 14m
    $54–77

  4. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane PHX - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    5h 56m
    $237–662

  5. Bus, drive #2

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Indio, CAbus bus El Paso / ...
    2. Drive from Indio, CA to Joshua Treecar car
    7h 14m
    $51–81

  6. Bus, drive #3 (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar car
    9h 36m
    $61–96

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane PHX - 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
    8h 21m
    $281–495

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 308.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Tempe to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the vehicle to Downtown Phx Hub/Washington St, walk to Downtown Phx Hub/Central Ave, take the vehicle to McDowell/Central Ave, walk to McDowell Rd & Central Av, take the line 17 bus to McDowell Rd & 27th Av, walk to 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix, take the bus to Indio Bus Station, then drive to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can drive from Tempe to Joshua Tree in around 5h 14m.

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