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

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There are 6 ways to get from Salinas to Joshua Tree National Park by train, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or shuttle

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  1. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 44m
    $192–396

  2. Drive 426.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salinas to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 426.3 mi
    7h 36m
    $78–113

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Salinas 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
    15h 54m
    $169–316

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop 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
    16h 35m
    $150–218

  5. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SJC - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 58m
    $287–878

  6. Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 23m
    $291–844

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 575.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Salinas to 29 Palms Transit Center via Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 16h 35m.

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