There are 7 ways to get from Yuma to Mojave Desert by plane, car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Yuma International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Yuma International Airport (YUM) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane YUM - LAS
- Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave Desertcar
6h 31m$59–321Drive 270 mi
cheapest- Drive from Yuma to Mojave Desertcar 270 mi
6h 47m$50–72Train, bus, drive
- Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Pomona Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Drive from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Mojave Desertcar
11h 43m$102–215Bus to Phoenix, fly, drive
- Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane PHX - LAS
- Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave Desertcar
7h 12m$141–315Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly, drive
- Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane SAN - LAS
- Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave Desertcar
8h 57m$128–345Bus, drive (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Montclair Transcenterbus
- Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Drive from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Mojave Desertcar
13h 23m$87–142Bus, drive via Tijuana
- Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to William Brook Ave @ B Streetbus 95
- Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Tijuanabus
- Take the bus from Tijuana Central, B.C. to Las Vegasbus
- Drive from NB Las Vegas after Volunteer to Mojave Desertcar
20h 18m$92–167
Yuma International Airport (YUM) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Yuma to Mojave Desert is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Yuma to Mojave Desert is to fly and drive which takes 6h 31m and costs $55 - $330.
The distance between Yuma and Mojave Desert is 317 miles. The road distance is 271.5 miles.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Yuma to Mojave Desert, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Yuma to Mojave Desert is 272 miles. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Yuma to Mojave Desert.
What companies run services between Yuma, AZ, USA and Mojave Desert, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Yuma to Mojave Desert. However, you can take the line 4 bus to 32nd Street @ Pacific Avenue, walk to Yuma International Airport (YUM) airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), then drive to Mojave Desert. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yuma Amtrak to Mojave Desert via Pomona Amtrak, Pomona Transit Center, Montclair Transit Center, Montclair Transcenter, and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 11h 43m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Yuma Amtrak to Pomona Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montclair Transcenter to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Yuma County Area Transit to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Montclair Transcenter
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montclair Transcenter to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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