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How to get fromJoshua Tree to San Joseby taxi, plane, bus, train, car or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Joshua Tree to San Jose by taxi, plane, bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Taxi, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSPtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PSP - SJC
    2h 39m
    $232–931

  2. Drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Indiocar car
    2. Take the bus from Indio to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    13h 37m
    $66–103

  3. Taxi, bus

    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 San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    10h 2m
    $139–234

  4. Taxi, bus, train

    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 train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    13h 36m
    $189–344

  5. Drive 445.3 mi

    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to San Josecar car 445.3 mi
    7h 50m
    $82–118

  6. Taxi, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSPtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PSP - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3h 25m
    $216–790

  7. Taxi, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSPtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PSP - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3h 51m
    $173–478

  8. Taxi, train

    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 train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    15h 8m
    $202–380

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Joshua Tree to San Jose. However, you can take the taxi to Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC), walk to SJC Airport Terminal A, then take the line 60 bus to Metro Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Palm Springs North, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, then take the bus to San Jose Diridon Station.

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