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How to get fromPetaluma to Joshua Treeby bus, plane, subway, car, train, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from Petaluma to Joshua Tree by bus, plane, subway, car, train, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 34m
    $170–375

  2. BART, bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Indiobus bus
    3. Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar car
    16h 43m
    $90–130

  3. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Martinezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    4. Drive from Redlands - University to Joshua Treecar car
    20h 29m
    $200–389

  4. Drive 517.1 mi

    1. Drive from Petaluma to Joshua Treecar car 517.1 mi
    8h 59m
    $95–137

  5. Bus to Sonoma County Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane STS - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 45m
    $140–665

  6. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus bus
    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 Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 17m
    $260–865

  7. Bus to Sonoma County Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane STS - ONT
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Varner at Harry Oliver to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    8h 51m
    $259–558

  8. Bus, train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Martinezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SMF - PSP
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    9h 53m
    $95–423

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to 1st St & Mission Stbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus 12 / ...
    20h 25m
    $114–210

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Martinezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus 12 / ...
    23h 22m
    $217–425

Petaluma to Joshua Tree by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 511.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 20h 25m.

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