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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Joshua Treeby bus, train, plane, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Joshua Tree by bus, train, plane, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 1m
    $170–355

  2. Drive 445.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Joshua Treecar car 445.9 mi
    8h
    $82–118

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Indiobus bus
    3. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    14h 40m
    $86–130

  4. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    4. Drive from Redlands - University to Joshua Treecar car
    17h 31m
    $166–334

  5. Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SJC - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 19m
    $251–833

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

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    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 27m
    $335–1,006

  7. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 40m
    $269–803

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus 12 / ...
    17h
    $102–180

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus 12 / ...
    20h 24m
    $183–366

Santa Cruz to Joshua Tree by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17hAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 524.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Front to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, Los Angeles Union Station, L.A. Union Station, Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 17h.

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