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

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There are 7 ways to get from Arcata to Joshua Tree by plane, bus, car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane ACV - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 55m
    $177–962

  2. Drive 757.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arcata to Joshua Treecar car 757.4 mi
    13h 23m
    $139–200

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Vallejobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar car
    22h 16m
    $169–277

  4. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Arcata to Hwy 3 Mini Martcar car
    2. Take the bus from Hwy 3 Mini Mart to RABA Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    5. Drive from Redlands - University to Joshua Treecar car
    27h 57m
    $250–514

  5. Fly to Ontario International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ACV - ONT
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar car
    10h 45m
    $224–1,037

  6. Bus, BART, drive

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Vallejobus bus
    2. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Indiobus bus
    4. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    22h 17m
    $197–286

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Martinez 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 / ...
    29h 12m
    $255–523

Arcata to Joshua Tree by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$255Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Arcata to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the bus to Arcata/Eureka Airport, walk to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 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 Arcata to Joshua Tree via Vallejo Transit Center, El Cerrito del Norte Station, El Cerrito Del Norte, Richmond, Richmond, Los Angeles Downtown, and Indio Bus Station in around 22h 16m.

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