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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Joshua Tree National Parkby bus, train, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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

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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    7h
    $160–375

  2. Drive 462 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 462 mi
    8h 19m
    $85–122

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    16h 9m
    $113–191

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    19h 23m
    $182–365

  5. Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    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 18m
    $261–843

  6. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 39m
    $279–813

Santa Cruz to Joshua Tree National Park by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 538.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Santa Cruz, CA, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Front to 29 Palms Transit Center via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 16h 9m.

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