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How to get fromJoshua Tree National Park to Bakersfieldby bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Bus via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    9h 16m
    $69–111

  2. Drive 221.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center to Bakersfieldcar car 221.6 mi
    4h 4m
    $41–59

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane PSP - BFL
    6h 25m
    $77–327

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus bus
    9h 28m
    $90–135

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    9h 59m
    $88–137

Joshua Tree National Park to Bakersfield by foot, bus, and train

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration9h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 16m

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

You can take a vehicle from 29 Palms Transit Center to Bakersfield Train Station via 29 Palms Transit Center, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 9h 16m.

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