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

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There are 6 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Sacramento by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Bus, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PSP - SMF
    4h 4m
    $82–414

  2. 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 Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 45m
    $112–201

  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 Sacramentotrain train
    19h 17m
    $207–400

  4. Drive 481.5 mi

    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Sacramentocar car 481.5 mi
    8h 24m
    $88–127

  5. Bus via Bakersfield

    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 Fullerton Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 42m
    $130–225

  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 Sacramentotrain train
    20h 51m
    $233–446

Joshua Tree to Sacramento by bus and train

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration15h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 488.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Sacramento Bus Station via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 15h 45m.

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