There are 12 ways to get from Manteca to Joshua Tree by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus
best- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
- Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane SFO - PSP
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus
8h 49m$153–366Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane SMF - PSP
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus
10h 21m$76–362Bus
- Take the bus from Stockton to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus 12 / ...
16h 34m$116–197Train, drive
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain
- Drive from Redlands - University to Joshua Treecar
18h 35m$159–326Drive 423.3 mi
- Drive from Manteca to Joshua Treecar 423.3 mi
7h 24m$78–112Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane SJC - PSP
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus
7h 51m$251–829Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Fremont Stationtrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane OAK - PSP
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus
8h 34m$264–789Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SJC - ONT
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus
- Take the taxi from Varner at Harry Oliver to Joshua Treetaxi
9h 59m$335–1,002Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Fremont Stationtrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane OAK - ONT
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus
- Take the taxi from Varner at Harry Oliver to Joshua Treetaxi
10h 51m$398–962Bus via Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus 12 / ...
16h 37m$112–182Bus #2
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus 12 / ...
18h 52m$98–176Train, bus
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus 12 / ...
21h 28m$175–357
Manteca to Joshua Tree by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manteca to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Manteca to Joshua Tree is to drive which takes 7h 24m and costs $75 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Manteca to Joshua Tree. However, there are services departing from Manteca Transit Center and arriving at Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Stockton, Bakersfield, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport and Yucca Valley Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 34m.
The distance between Manteca and Joshua Tree is 566 miles. The road distance is 425.8 miles.
The best way to get from Manteca to Joshua Tree without a car is to bus which takes 16h 34m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Manteca to Joshua Tree, including transfers.
Manteca to Joshua Tree bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Stockton station.
Manteca to Joshua Tree bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manteca to Joshua Tree is 426 miles. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Manteca to Joshua Tree.
There are 555+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.
What companies run services between Manteca, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Manteca Transit Center to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Downtown Transit Center Weber Avenue, Stockton, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 16h 34m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–320
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- Ace
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- Ace
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- Ace
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Fremont Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Ace
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- Ace
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Fremont Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Ace
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- Ace
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- 760 366 2395
- [email protected]
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Stockton to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Stockton to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-343-3451
- Website
- Sunline Transit
Bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Sunline Transit
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
Bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Sunline Transit
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $130–170
American Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-300-0000
Desert City Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-328-3000
- Website
- desertcitycab.com
Road Runner Car Service
- Phone
- +1 760-660-9115
- Website
- roadrunnercarservice.com
Yellow Cab of the Desert
- Phone
- +1-7602-340-8294
- Website
- yellowcabofthedesert.com
American Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-300-0000
Desert City Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-328-3000
- Website
- desertcitycab.com
Road Runner Car Service
- Phone
- +1 760-660-9115
- Website
- roadrunnercarservice.com
Yellow Cab of the Desert
- Phone
- +1-7602-340-8294
- Website
- yellowcabofthedesert.com
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