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

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

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  1. Fly from San Francisco 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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    5h 16m
    $165–342

  2. Drive 504.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 504.2 mi
    8h 43m
    $92–133

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    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 59m
    $119–186

  4. Caltrain, train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Van Nuystrain train
    3. Take the train from Van Nuys to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    20h 18m
    $188–376

  5. Fly from Oakland 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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    5h 16m
    $261–778

  6. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    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 20m
    $257–834

San Francisco to Joshua Tree National Park by bus, train, and foot

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration15h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 486.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a bus from San Francisco to 29 Palms Transit Center via Los Angeles Union Station, L.A. Union Station, Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 15h 59m.

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