What is the cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree to Bakersfield?

The cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree to Bakersfield is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Joshua Tree to Bakersfield?

The fastest way to get from Joshua Tree to Bakersfield is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $35 - $55.

How far is it from Joshua Tree to Bakersfield?

The distance between Joshua Tree and Bakersfield is 250 miles. The road distance is 206.3 miles.

How do I travel from Joshua Tree to Bakersfield without a car?

The best way to get from Joshua Tree to Bakersfield without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 5h 52m and costs $130 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Joshua Tree to Bakersfield?

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Joshua Tree to Bakersfield, including transfers.

Can I drive from Joshua Tree to Bakersfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Joshua Tree to Bakersfield is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Joshua Tree to Bakersfield.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 112+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

Joshua Tree to Bakersfield - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs North
2. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Station
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station
5h 52m
$137–277
Drive 205.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Bakersfield205.2 mi
3h 47m
$38–55
Taxi, train, bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Station
2. Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angeles
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station
7h 28m
$138–245
Taxi, fly
1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP
2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)PSP - BFL
5h 20m
$241–755
Taxi, bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs North
2. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield
6h 41m
$156–252
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Indio
2. Take the bus from Indio to Bakersfield, CANogales
7h 31m
$59–93
Taxi, train, bus
1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Station
2. Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angeles
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield
8h 12m
$167–225

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

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5h 47mAverage Duration

$109Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Joshua Tree to Bakersfield.

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Distance: 248.4 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Joshua Tree to Bakersfield. However, you can take the taxi to Palm Springs North, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, then take the bus to Bakersfield Train Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Palm Springs Station, take the train to Los Angeles, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, then take the bus to Bakersfield Train Station.

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