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How to get fromJoshua Tree to Oaklandby bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Oakland by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    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
    4h 23m
    $166–344

  2. Drive 477.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Oaklandcar car 477.1 mi
    8h 11m
    $88–126

  3. Bus

    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 bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oaklandbus bus
    14h 56m
    $116–199

  4. 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 Oaklandtrain train
    16h 34m
    $177–350

  5. Bus, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PSP - OAK
    4h 3m
    $249–827

  6. 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 Oaklandtrain train
    18h 8m
    $203–396

  7. Bus, train via Santa Barbara

    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 Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain train
    4. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Oaklandbus bus
    18h 12m
    $205–335

Joshua Tree to Oakland by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 482.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Oakland via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, and Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center in around 14h 56m.

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