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How to get fromPalo Alto to Joshua Treeby plane, bus, car, train, or taxi

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

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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 36m
    $159–338

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SJC - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 29m
    $58–299

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Indiobus bus San Jose
    2. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    14h 55m
    $76–109

  4. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from San Jose 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
    17h 7m
    $161–326

  5. Drive 462.2 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Joshua Treecar car 462.2 mi
    8h 4m
    $85–122

  6. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - 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 37m
    $317–992

  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 50m
    $223–801

  8. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 3m
    $264–794

  9. Bus, drive via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Indiobus bus
    3. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    15h 40m
    $72–119

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose 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 / ...
    20h
    $178–363

Palo Alto to Joshua Tree by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20hAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 478.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Palo Alto to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, 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 El Camino & Churchill to Joshua Tree via King & Virginia, San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, and Indio in around 14h 55m.

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