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How to get fromBakersfield to Joshua Treeby bus, taxi, car, plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to Joshua Tree by bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    6h 23m

  2. Drive 205.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Joshua Treecar car 205.2 mi
    3h 49m
    $38–55

  3. Fly from Meadows Field Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane BFL - PSP
    2. Take the taxi from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    4h 36m
    $209–628

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Station to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    6h 46m

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Indiobus bus San Jose
    2. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    6h 58m
    $67–94

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    3. Take the taxi from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    6h 5m

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Bakersfield to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the bus to Los Angeles, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to Palm Springs North, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can drive from Bakersfield to Joshua Tree in around 3h 49m.

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