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How to get fromOakland to Joshua Treeby plane, bus, car, train, taxi, or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Oakland to Joshua Tree by plane, bus, car, train, taxi, or subway

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

    best
    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
    6h 39m
    $146–333

  2. Drive  477.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oakland to Joshua Treecar car 477.2 mi
    8h 11m
    $88–126

  3. Bus, drive via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indiobus bus
    3. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    13h
    $93–185

  4. 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
    16h 59m
    $150–313

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

    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
    6h 4m
    $250–766

  6. 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
    8h 21m
    $384–939

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Ontario International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SFO - 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
    8h 52m
    $220–796

  8. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Varner at Harry Oliver to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    9h 23m
    $329–995

  9. 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
    18h 8m
    $100–179

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus 12 / ...
    19h 52m
    $163–338

Oakland to Joshua Tree by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 482.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Oakland to Joshua Tree. However, you can 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Joshua Tree via Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station, Spring St & 7th St, Downtown Los Angeles, and Indio in around 13h.

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