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

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There are 8 ways to get from Joshua Tree to San Jose by bus, plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or subway

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

    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 the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 57m
    $170–351

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

    cheapest
    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
    3h 46m
    $78–383

  3. Bus via Los Angeles

    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 San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    13h 37m
    $103–183

  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 San Josetrain train
    15h 14m
    $167–320

  5. Drive 445.3 mi

    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to San Josecar car 445.3 mi
    7h 50m
    $82–118

  6. Bus, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    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
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    4h 32m
    $253–832

  7. 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 San Josetrain train
    16h 48m
    $193–366

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Indio to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    16h 59m
    $123–166

Joshua Tree to San Jose by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 493.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to San Jose Diridon Station via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 13h 37m.

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