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How to get fromOakland Airport (OAK) to Joshua Treeby plane, bus, subway, car, train, taxi, or rideshare

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There are 9 ways to get from Oakland Airport (OAK) to Joshua Tree by plane, bus, subway, car, train, taxi, or rideshare

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  1. Fly Oakland International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    4h 41m
    $250–762

  2. BART, bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Indiobus bus
    3. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    14h 52m
    $84–125

  3. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 3m
    $139–351

  4. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indiobus bus
    3. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    17h 59m
    $170–363

  5. Fly Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane OAK - ONT
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Varner at Harry Oliver to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    6h 58m
    $379–929

  6. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Drive from Redlands - University to Joshua Treecar car
    18h 31m
    $170–357

  7. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Indio, CAbus bus Cbx
    3. Drive from Indio, CA to Joshua Treecar car
    19h 37m
    $108–201

  8. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Oakland-OAK to Joshua Treerideshare rideshare 471.8 mi
    8h 6m

  9. Drive 471.8 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland Airport (OAK) to Joshua Treecar car 471.8 mi
    8h 6m
    $87–125

Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Oakland Airport (OAK) to Joshua Tree.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 455.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Oakland Airport (OAK), USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Oakland Airport (OAK) to Joshua Tree. However, you can fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), walk to Palm Springs Airport, take the bus to Yucca Valley Transit Center, then take the line 1 bus to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Coliseum - OAC, walk to Coliseum, take the subway to West Oakland, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), walk to Palm Springs Airport, take the bus to Yucca Valley Transit Center, then take the line 1 bus to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd.

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