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How to get fromJoshua Tree to Carmelby bus, plane, shuttle, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Carmel by bus, plane, shuttle, car, or train

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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd 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 a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 54m
    $212–403

  2. Drive 429.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Carmelcar car 429.4 mi
    7h 43m
    $79–114

  3. Drive, train

    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Redlands - Universitycar car
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    14h 9m
    $207–365

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

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd 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
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 41m
    $292–883

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd 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 Salinastrain train
    4. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    17h 27m
    $171–335

Joshua Tree to Carmel by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 575.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Joshua Tree to Carmel. However, you can take the bus to Palm Springs Airport, walk to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level, take the shuttle to Monterey Shuttle Station, walk to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl, then take the line 5 bus to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Joshua Tree to Carmel via Redlands - University, San Bernardino - Downtown, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Salinas in around 14h 9m.

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