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How to get fromSan Antonio to Joshua Tree National Parkby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Antonio to Joshua Tree National Park by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SAT - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 8m
    $126–571

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Big Springbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Big Spring to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    35h 10m
    $216–404

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Antonio Station 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
    35h 39m
    $496–1,009

  4. Drive 1,217.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Antonio to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 1,217.4 mi
    19h 45m
    $223–321

  5. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane AUS - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 31m
    $139–596

San Antonio to Joshua Tree National Park by bus and foot

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration35h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$216Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,160 mi
  • Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Antonio Bus Station to 29 Palms Transit Center via Big Spring, Indio Bus Station, Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen, Varner at Harry Oliver, El Cielo at Kirk Douglas, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 35h 10m.

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