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How to get fromBakersfield to Joshua Treeby bus, train, car, plane or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Bakersfield to Joshua Tree by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Glendale Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Drive from Redlands - University to Joshua Treecar car
    7h 46m
    $49–100

  2. Drive 205.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Joshua Treecar car 205.5 mi
    3h 46m
    $38–55

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane BFL - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 37m
    $114–518

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    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 / ...
    9h 27m
    $70–127

Bakersfield to Joshua Tree by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 9h 27m.

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