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How to get fromJoshua Tree National Park to San Franciscoby bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Joshua Tree National Park to San Francisco by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    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
    4h 23m
    $144–352

  2. Drive 504.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center to San Franciscocar car 504.4 mi
    8h 44m
    $92–133

  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 Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 14m
    $111–204

  4. Bus, train, Caltrain

    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 Fullerton Amtrak Station to Van Nuystrain train
    4. Take the train from Van Nuys to San Josetrain train
    5. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    19h 1m
    $187–376

  5. Bus, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PSP - OAK
    4h 26m
    $260–778

  6. 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 Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain train
    4. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Franciscobus bus
    16h 53m
    $135–235

Joshua Tree National Park to San Francisco by foot, bus, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 487.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a vehicle from 29 Palms Transit Center to San Francisco Bus Station via 29 Palms Transit Center, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Santa Ana, and Santa Ana Bus Stop in around 16h 14m.

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