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

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Palm Springs AmtraktrainTexas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Treetaxi
    6h 27m
    $128–251

  2. Drive 396.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tucson to Joshua Treecar396.7 mi
    6h 56m
    $73–105

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Palm Springs NorthbusFlixBus 2054
    2. Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Treetaxi
    7h 47m
    $130–204

  4. Fly from Tucson, taxi

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeTUS - PSP
    2. Take the taxi from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Joshua Treetaxi
    5h 45m
    $200–780

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to IndiobusGuadalajara
    2. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar
    9h 24m
    $79–109

  6. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
    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
    5h
    $295–685

Tucson (TUS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar98Weekly Planes
Duration4h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Tucson to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the train to Palm Springs Amtrak then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Palm Springs North then take the taxi to Joshua Tree.

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