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How to get fromPalm Desert to Sequoia National Forestby bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Palm Desert to Sequoia National Forest by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus bus
    4. Drive from Bakersfield to Sequoia National Forestcar car
    10h 50m
    $100–155

  2. Drive 270.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Sequoia National Forestcar car 270.6 mi
    5h 47m
    $50–72

  3. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane PSP - BFL
    2. Drive from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Sequoia National Forestcar car
    6h 41m
    $102–359

  4. Bus, taxi via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus bus 150
    4. Take the taxi from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. to Sequoia National Foresttaxi taxi
    11h 13m
    $170–244

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus bus 150
    4. Take the taxi from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. to Sequoia National Foresttaxi taxi
    11h 22m
    $168–249

  6. Bus, taxi via Anaheim

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus bus 150
    4. Take the taxi from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. to Sequoia National Foresttaxi taxi
    11h 57m
    $210–294

  7. Bus, taxi via San Bernardino

    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus bus 150
    4. Take the taxi from Burlando Rd. at Rio Vista Dr. to Sequoia National Foresttaxi taxi
    13h 44m
    $164–224

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Palm Desert to Sequoia National Forest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 339.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 50m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Sequoia National Forest, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Palm Desert to Sequoia National Forest. However, you can take the taxi to Indio, CA, take the bus to San Bernardino, CA, walk to San Bernardino - Downtown, take the train to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Sylmar / San Fernando, walk to Sylmar Station, take the line 761 bus to Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, walk to San Fernando, take the bus to Bakersfield, then drive to Sequoia National Forest. Alternatively, you can drive from Palm Desert to Sequoia National Forest in around 5h 47m.

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