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

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

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  1. Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    5h 57m
    $177–362

  2. Drive  514.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Rafael to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 514.5 mi
    8h 53m
    $94–136

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART 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
    17h 31m
    $110–169

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oakland 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
    21h 12m
    $162–352

  5. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    5h 40m
    $280–825

  6. Bus to Sonoma County Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane STS - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 30m
    $160–725

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 502.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to 29 Palms Transit Center via El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C1, El Cerrito del Norte BART, Los Angeles Union Station, L.A. Union Station, Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 17h 31m.

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