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

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There are 10 ways to get from Alameda to Joshua Tree by plane, bus, subway, car, train, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 35m
    $136–343

  2. BART, bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Fruitvale to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Indiobus bus
    3. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    14h 27m
    $83–123

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Drive from Redlands - University to Joshua Treecar car
    16h 59m
    $167–336

  4. Drive 475.6 mi

    1. Drive from Alameda to Joshua Treecar car 475.6 mi
    8h 11m
    $87–126

  5. Fly Oakland International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 1m
    $249–766

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane OAK - 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 18m
    $383–939

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Ontario International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SFO - 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 50m
    $220–636

  8. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Take the subway from Fruitvale to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Varner at Harry Oliver to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    9h 16m
    $328–994

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus 12 / ...
    16h 11m
    $105–185

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus 12 / ...
    19h 52m
    $183–367

Alameda to Joshua Tree by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 482.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Oakland to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 16h 11m.

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