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How to get fromJoshua Tree to Bakersfieldby car, train, bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus (Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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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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  1. Drive, train, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Redlands - Universitycar car
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    7h 32m
    $43–74

  2. Drive  205.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Bakersfieldcar car 205.5 mi
    3h 45m
    $37–53

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane PSP - BFL
    6h 14m
    $77–356

  4. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    9h 5m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus bus
    9h 12m

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    9h 43m

  7. Bus via Los Angeles #2

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    9h 45m

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

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

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 9h 5m.

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