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

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There are 8 ways to get from Carmel to Joshua Tree by train, car, bus, shuttle, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas 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
    14h 33m
    $206–363

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Indiobus bus
    3. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    16h 20m
    $75–110

  3. Drive 429.2 mi

    1. Drive from Carmel to Joshua Treecar car 429.2 mi
    7h 42m
    $79–114

  4. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    9h 47m
    $202–393

  5. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indiobus bus
    3. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    16h 15m
    $140–293

  6. Bus, drive via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar car
    16h 22m
    $127–207

  7. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SJC - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 48m
    $282–873

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

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    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
    10h 55m
    $366–1,046

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration1h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 507.3 mi
  • Duration: 14h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Carmel to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the taxi to Salinas, take the train to Los Angeles, walk to L.A. Union Station, take the train to San Bernardino - Downtown, take the train to Redlands - University, then drive to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel to Joshua Tree via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, and Indio in around 16h 20m.

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