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

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There are 7 ways to get from Joshua Tree to San Francisco by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, train, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PSP - SFO
    4h 3m
    $164–342

  2. Drive 488.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to San Franciscocar car 488.2 mi
    8h 25m
    $90–129

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd 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 Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 55m
    $142–206

  4. Drive, train

    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Redlands - Universitycar car
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train
    17h 10m
    $180–354

  5. Bus, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PSP - OAK
    4h 11m
    $260–778

  6. Bus via San Francisco

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd 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
    15h 25m
    $117–196

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd 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 Oaklandtrain train
    18h 43m
    $206–395

Joshua Tree to San Francisco by bus and train

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration14h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 472.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to San Francisco Bus Station via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 14h 55m.

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