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How to get fromJoshua Tree National Park to Sequoia National Forestby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Sequoia National Forest by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via Los Angeles

    best
    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 Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus bus 150
    5. Take the taxi from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. to Sequoia National Foresttaxi taxi
    13h 2m
    $201–284

  2. Drive 259.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center to Sequoia National Forestcar car 259.3 mi
    5h 49m
    $48–69

  3. Bus, taxi

    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 Fullerton Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus bus 150
    5. Take the taxi from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. to Sequoia National Foresttaxi taxi
    13h 13m
    $223–308

  4. Bus, taxi #2

    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 Bakersfieldbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus bus 150
    5. Take the taxi from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. to Sequoia National Foresttaxi taxi
    13h 45m
    $220–310

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 374 mi
  • Duration: 13h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Joshua Tree National Park to Sequoia National Forest. However, you can walk to 29 Palms Transit Center, take the bus to Palm Springs Airport, take the bus to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton, take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to Bakersfield Train Station, walk to Bakersfield Amtrak, take the bus to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd., then take the taxi to Sequoia National Forest. Alternatively, you can drive from Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center to Sequoia National Forest in around 5h 49m.

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