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How to get fromPalo Alto to Joshua Tree National Parkby plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Palo Alto to Joshua Tree National Park by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    5h 31m
    $169–348

  2. Drive 478.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 478.3 mi
    8h 23m
    $88–127

  3. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    15h 37m
    $102–144

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    18h 59m
    $187–368

  5. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SJC - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    5h 28m
    $253–829

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 2m
    $273–804

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    17h 3m
    $111–200

Palo Alto to Joshua Tree National Park by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 492.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a bus from El Camino & Churchill to 29 Palms Transit Center via Tully & King, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, Main / College, Alameda / Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 15h 37m.

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