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How to get fromCathedral City to San Franciscoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Cathedral City to San Francisco by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PSP - SFO
    2h 13m
    $172–349

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    14h 22m
    $80–162

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    18h 13m
    $180–377

  4. Drive 491.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cathedral City to San Franciscocar car 491.2 mi
    8h 16m
    $90–130

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PSP - OAK
    2h 16m
    $268–785

  6. Bus via Anaheim

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus FlixBus 2005
    15h 17m
    $102–177

  7. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train
    18h 31m
    $154–330

Cathedral City to San Francisco by bus and foot

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration14h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 439.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Cathedral City, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from B St at Buddy Rogers to San Francisco Bus Station via Town Center & Hahn, Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 14h 22m.

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