There are 7 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Bakersfield by car, train, bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus (Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
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Drive, train, bus
best- Drive from Joshua Tree to Redlands - Universitycar
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
7h 22m$40–75Drive 205.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joshua Tree to Bakersfieldcar 205.5 mi
3h 45m$38–55Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane PSP - BFL
6h 6m$122–547Bus via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus 15
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
8h 56m$61–111Bus
- Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus 15
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus
9h 12m$76–135Bus via Los Angeles #2
- Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus 15
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
9h 50m$59–101Bus #2
- Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus 15
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus
9h 58m$76–133
Joshua Tree to Bakersfield by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree to Bakersfield is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Joshua Tree to Bakersfield is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Joshua Tree to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd and arriving at Bakersfield via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
The distance between Joshua Tree and Bakersfield is 242 miles. The road distance is 206.7 miles.
The best way to get from Joshua Tree to Bakersfield without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 8h 56m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Joshua Tree to Bakersfield, including transfers.
Joshua Tree to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Basin Transit, depart from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd station.
Joshua Tree to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Basin Transit, arrive at Palm Springs Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joshua Tree to Bakersfield is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Joshua Tree to Bakersfield.
There are 115+ hotels available in Bakersfield.
What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Bakersfield Train Station via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 8h 56m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Meadows Field Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Meadows Field Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Meadows Field Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 760 366 2395
- comments@basin-transit.com
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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