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

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There are 4 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Joshua Tree National Park by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum 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
    11h 20m
    $82–124

  2. Drive 327.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 327.8 mi
    6h 1m
    $60–87

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain 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
    11h 52m
    $122–226

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SBP - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 12m
    $276–622

San Luis Obispo to Joshua Tree National Park by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration11h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 356.6 mi
  • Duration: 11h 20m

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

You can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to 29 Palms Transit Center via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 11h 20m.

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