Directions to Joshua Tree
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Joshua Tree is the closest National Park to Los Angeles & San Diego
Joshua Tree National Park is centrally located in the California Desert.
Now who doesn't want to take a road trip to the California High Desert???
Directions from Nearby International Airports
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) - 150 miles
Take Hwy 10 East to Hwy 62 to Joshua Tree
note: This route takes you across the entirety of Los Angeles.
So, if you can, try to avoid this route during week-day business hours...Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS) - 200 miles
Take 15 South - Drive through Mojave National Preserve to Hwy 62Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) - 225 miles
The Hwy 10 WEST SOUTH Park EntrancePalm Springs International Airport (PSP) - 40 miles
Take Hwy 10 West to Hwy 62 to Joshua TreeSan Diego International Airport (SAN) - 150 miles
Take 15 North to 215 North to 60 East to 10 East to Hwy 62 to Joshua TreeONT - Ontario International Airport - 90 Miles
Take Hwy 10 East to Hwy 62 to Joshua TreeHere's an alternate route to/from San Diego
San Diego to Joshua Tree, via the Salton Sea / Salvation Mountain
There are Three Park Entrances
The main entrance to the Park is in the town of Joshua Tree
West (Main) Entrance
Located off Hwy 62, in Joshua Tree @ Park Blvd
For visitors coming from Los Angeles / San Diego / Palm Springs
Make sure the stop at the Park Visitor Center (on Park Blvd @ Hwy 62) and pay for your park pass BEFORE driving up to the park.
North Entrance
Located off Hwy 62, in 29 Palms (You'll see the signs)
For visitors coming from Las Vegas
Tip: The lines are much shorter here on weekends and holidays!South Entrance
Off Hwy 10 - East of Palm Springs/Indio
For visitors coming from Phoenix / New Mexico / Indio
This entrance takes you thru the entire park!
