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How to get fromBakersfield to Joshua Tree National Parkby bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Joshua Tree National Park by bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus 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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    8h 25m
    $92–131

  2. Drive 221.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 221.7 mi
    4h 5m
    $41–59

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane BFL - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 22m
    $74–318

  4. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus 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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    8h 54m
    $69–108

  5. Bus via Los Angeles #2

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus 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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    9h 19m
    $91–135

Bakersfield to Joshua Tree National Park by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to 29 Palms Transit Center via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 8h 25m.

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