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

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

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride 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 54m
    $122–558

  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, 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
    14h 2m
    $123–249

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

    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 bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 17m
    $89–402

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

    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 bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 55m
    $101–479

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

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride 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
    9h
    $173–634

  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 / ...
    17h
    $138–284

  9. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Salinas - 116 E Alisal St to Anaheim-Cerritosshuttle bus
    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 / ...
    16h 3m
    $93–140

Salinas to Joshua Tree by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17hAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest 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 line 29 bus to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride, walk to Prunedale Park & Ride, 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 Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Joshua Tree via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, and Indio in around 13h 19m.

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