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

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There are 8 ways to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Sonoma by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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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
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus bus
    8h 30m
    $188–365

  2. Drive 526.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center to Sonomacar car 526.6 mi
    9h 22m
    $97–139

  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 Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 172
    19h 55m
    $120–219

  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 Martineztrain train
    4. Take the bus from Martinez to Petalumabus bus
    23h 27m
    $216–434

  5. Bus, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PSP - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain train
    7h 57m
    $135–480

  6. Bus, fly to Sonoma County Airport

    1. Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane PSP - STS
    3. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Sonoma Plazabus bus
    7h 54m
    $127–646

  7. 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
    3. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus bus
    8h 21m
    $281–828

  8. Bus via Los Angeles

    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 San Franciscobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 172
    20h 38m
    $126–211

Joshua Tree National Park to Sonoma by foot, bus, and train

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration19h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 543 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

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

You can take a vehicle from 29 Palms Transit Center to Sonoma Plaza via 29 Palms Transit Center, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, and Petaluma Transit Mall in around 19h 55m.

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