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

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

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  1. Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly, 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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 29m
    $180–385

  2. Drive 533.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Petaluma to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 533.2 mi
    9h 18m
    $98–141

  3. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to 4th St & Folsom Stbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus 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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    18h 34m
    $128–200

  4. 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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    22h 21m
    $215–430

  5. Bus to Sonoma County Airport, fly, 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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    5h 44m
    $150–675

  6. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly, 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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 16m
    $280–825

  7. Bus, train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 51m
    $98–392

  8. 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 Santa Ana Bus Stopbus 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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    19h 57m
    $124–215

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

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration18h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 525.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to 29 Palms Transit Center via 4th St & Folsom St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, Los Angeles Union Station, L.A. Union Station, Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 18h 34m.

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