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How to get fromSalinas to Joshua Treeby bus, train, plane, taxi, car or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Salinas to Joshua Tree by bus, train, plane, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    4. Take the taxi from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    5h 52m

  2. Drive 410.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salinas to Joshua Treecar car 410.1 mi
    7h 17m
    $75–109

  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
    13h 19m
    $102–138

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Station to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    13h 21m
    $186–273

  5. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to San Jose 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 taxi from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    5h 26m
    $227–738

  6. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    4. Take the taxi from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    6h 29m

  7. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to San Jose 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 train from Ontario Amtrak to Palm Springs Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Station to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    8h 19m
    $233–746

  8. Shuttle, bus, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Salinas - 116 E Alisal St to Los Angelesshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    11h 37m
    $161–243

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Salinas to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the bus to San Jose, walk to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Joshua Tree via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, and Indio in around 13h 19m.

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