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How to get fromJoshua Tree to Bakersfieldby taxi, bus, train, car or plane

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

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Northtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    5h 52m
    $138–267

  2. Drive 205.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Bakersfieldcar car 205.2 mi
    3h 48m
    $38–55

  3. Taxi, train, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    7h 28m
    $139–235

  4. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSPtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane PSP - BFL
    5h 7m
    $226–705

  5. Taxi, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Northtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    6h 41m
    $171–232

  6. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Indiocar car
    2. Take the bus from Indio to Bakersfield, CAbus bus Nogales
    7h 31m
    $59–93

  7. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    8h 13m
    $167–220

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

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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