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How to Travel from

Santa Cruz to Joshua Tree

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Palm
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$561.30

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Palm
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$33.17–$242.38

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Palm
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$497.52

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Palm
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$535.79
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Palm
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$612.33
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$331.68

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$178.60
Train from Los Angeles to Palm
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.31–$95.68
Train from San Jose to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.65–$76.54
Train from Ontario Amtrak to Palm
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$11.48–$82.92
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.44–$114.81
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.76–$56.13

Santa Cruz Metro

Phone:
+1 (831) 425-8600
Website:
scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.29
Bus from Ocean & Water to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.29

Tufesa

Phone:
+1 833 766 3553
Website:
tufesainternacional.com
Bus from San Jose - King Rd to Indio
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.43–$140.33

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Joshua Tree?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $76.09 - $119.57 and takes 7h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Joshua Tree?

The fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Joshua Tree is to bus and fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $326.09 - $760.87 .

How far is it from Santa Cruz to Joshua Tree?

The distance between Santa Cruz and Joshua Tree is 753 km. The road distance is 720.6 km.

How do I travel from Santa Cruz to Joshua Tree without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Cruz to Joshua Tree without a car is to bus which takes 12h 30m and costs $130.43 - $271.74 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz to Joshua Tree?

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Santa Cruz to Joshua Tree, including transfers.

Can I drive from Santa Cruz to Joshua Tree?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Cruz to Joshua Tree is 721 km. It takes approximately 7h 58m to drive from Santa Cruz to Joshua Tree.

Where can I stay near Joshua Tree?

There are 558+ hotels available in Joshua Tree. Prices start at $54.03 per night.
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