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How to get fromSan Jose Airport (SJC) to Joshua Treeby plane, bus, car, train, taxi, subway, or rideshare

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There are 11 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Joshua Tree by plane, bus, car, train, taxi, subway, or rideshare

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

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    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
    4h 46m
    $236–779

  2. Bus, drive

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    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 14m
    $80–114

  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
    6h 45m
    $183–363

  4. Bus, drive via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar car
    12h 55m
    $84–162

  5. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indiobus bus
    3. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    16h 44m
    $162–334

  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
    6h 53m
    $325–940

  7. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    1. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway subway
    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
    7h 10m
    $256–774

  8. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane OAK - 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 28m
    $390–946

  9. 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 16m
    $162–328

  10. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Joshua Treerideshare rideshare 450.1 mi
    7h 52m

  11. Drive 450.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Joshua Treecar car 450.1 mi
    7h 52m
    $83–119

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

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Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 428.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJC), USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Jose Airport (SJC) 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 shuttle to SFO Airport International, 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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