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There are 10 ways to get from Oakland to Joshua Tree by plane, bus, car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly Oakland International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 4m
    $73–446

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 37m
    $70–373

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Huntington Parkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Indiobus bus
    3. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    13h 53m
    $113–195

  4. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Oakland 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
    16h 56m
    $130–275

  5. Drive 477.2 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Joshua Treecar car 477.2 mi
    8h 11m
    $88–126

  6. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    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 11m
    $89–512

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane OAK - ONT
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar car
    7h 15m
    $129–562

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Ontario International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SFO - ONT
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar car
    7h 45m
    $121–479

  9. BART, bus, drive

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Indiobus bus
    4. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    15h 18m
    $74–118

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oakland 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 / ...
    19h 57m
    $140–308

Oakland to Joshua Tree by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Oakland to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the subway to Coliseum, walk to Coliseum - OAC, take the subway to Oakland International Airport Station, walk to Oakland International Airport (OAK) 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 Oakland to Joshua Tree via Huntington Park and Indio in around 13h 53m.

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