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How to get fromCoachella Valley to San Franciscoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Coachella Valley to San Francisco by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PSP - SFO
    2h 21m
    $195–376

  2. Bus

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    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 / ...
    13h 3m
    $80–161

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    16h 32m
    $164–350

  4. Drive 496.5 mi

    1. Drive from Coachella Valley to San Franciscocar car 496.5 mi
    8h 16m
    $91–131

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PSP - OAK
    2h 24m
    $291–812

  6. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Cook at Berger to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    4. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Civic Center / UN Plazasubway subway
    16h 49m
    $106–158

  7. Bus, train, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Cook at Berger 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 San Josetrain train
    4. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    17h 15m
    $148–307

Coachella Valley to San Francisco by bus

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration13h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 446.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Coachella Valley, 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 Cook at Berger to San Francisco Bus Station via Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen, Indio Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 13h 3m.

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