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How to get fromJoshua Tree National Park to Montereyby bus, plane, shuttle, bus (Amtrak), train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Monterey by bus, plane, shuttle, bus (Amtrak), train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PSP - SFO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 14m
    $210–400

  2. Drive 441.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center to Montereycar car 441.7 mi
    7h 58m
    $81–117

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Salinasbus bus
    16h 38m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    16h 49m
    $165–325

  5. Bus, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PSP - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 1m
    $115–420

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

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration1h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 584.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

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

You can take a vehicle from 29 Palms Transit Center to Tyler / Franklin via 29 Palms Transit Center, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 16h 38m.

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