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How to get fromJoshua Tree National Park to San Rafaelby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Joshua Tree National Park to San Rafael by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or subway

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  1. Bus, fly to Oakland International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chiriaco Summit to Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ONT - OAK
    4. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus bus
    8h 24m

  2. Drive 514.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center to San Rafaelcar car 514.5 mi
    8h 54m
    $94–136

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiriaco Summit to Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Centerbus bus 6
    2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 31m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiriaco Summit to Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Centerbus bus 6
    2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train
    18h 14m

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

    1. Take the bus from Chiriaco Summit to Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    4. Take the subway from Milpitas to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway subway
    9h 43m

  6. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Chiriaco Summit to Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Centerbus bus 6
    2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Jose - King Rdbus bus
    4. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Montgomery Streetsubway subway
    15h 44m

  7. Bus, train via El Cerrito Del Norte

    1. Take the bus from Chiriaco Summit to Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Centerbus bus 6
    2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train
    18h 27m

Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a vehicle from Chiriaco Summit to 4th St & C St via Chiriaco Summit, Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Fremont St btwn Mission St & Market St in around 15h 31m.

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