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How to get fromSan Francisco to Joshua Treeby plane, bus, car, train, taxi, or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from San Francisco to Joshua Tree by plane, bus, car, train, taxi, or subway

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs 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 Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 21m
    $155–332

  2. BART, bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza 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
    14h 48m
    $85–120

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar car
    13h 11m
    $96–163

  4. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Drive from Redlands - University to Joshua Treecar car
    18h 27m
    $179–354

  5. Drive 488.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Joshua Treecar car 488.1 mi
    8h 24m
    $90–129

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 17m
    $251–768

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to San Bernardino International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Bernardino International Airport (SBD)plane plane SFO - SBD
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Varner at Harry Oliver to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    6h 49m
    $213–555

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Ontario International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SFO - ONT
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Varner at Harry Oliver to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    8h 34m
    $219–795

  9. Fly Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane OAK - ONT
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Varner at Harry Oliver to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    8h 34m
    $385–941

  10. Caltrain, train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    4. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Casino Morongobus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Casino Morongo to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    18h 37m
    $290–480

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration2h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Francisco to Joshua Tree.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 472.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), walk to Palm Springs Airport, take the bus to Yucca Valley Transit Center, then take the line 1 bus to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Joshua Tree via Los Angeles Union Station and Indio Bus Station in around 13h 11m.

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