Rome2Rio

How to get fromJoshua Tree National Park to San Joseby bus, plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or subway

Find Transport to San Jose

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Joshua Tree National Park to San Jose by bus, plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PSP - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5h 16m
    $170–351

  2. Drive 461.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center to San Josecar car 461.5 mi
    8h 9m
    $85–122

  3. 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 Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    14h 7m
    $106–184

  4. Bus, train

    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 train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    17h 4m
    $182–362

  5. Bus, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PSP - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    4h 49m
    $263–782

  6. Bus, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PSP - SJC
    4h 2m
    $248–823

Joshua Tree National Park to San Jose by foot, bus, and train

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration14h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Joshua Tree National Park to San Jose.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 508.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a vehicle from 29 Palms Transit Center to San Jose Diridon Station via 29 Palms Transit Center, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, and Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center in around 14h 7m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound