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How to get fromMonterey to Joshua Treeby shuttle, plane, bus, car, train or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Monterey to Joshua Tree by shuttle, plane, bus, car, train, or subway

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  1. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SJC - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 31m
    $130–557

  2. Drive 425.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Joshua Treecar car 425.4 mi
    7h 39m
    $78–113

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Indiobus bus
    3. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    15h 12m
    $103–141

  4. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Drive from Redlands - University to Joshua Treecar car
    15h 52m
    $113–233

  5. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 35m
    $119–428

  6. Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway subway
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    9h 5m
    $128–510

  7. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar car
    8h 37m
    $186–683

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus 12 / ...
    18h 53m
    $124–262

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus 12 / ...
    19h 5m
    $134–248

Monterey to Joshua Tree by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Monterey to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the shuttle to SJC Airport Terminal A, walk to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), walk to Palm Springs Airport, take the bus to Yucca Valley Transit Center, then take the line 1 bus to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Joshua Tree via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, and Indio in around 15h 12m.

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