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

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There are 8 ways to get from Coachella to San Francisco by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or subway

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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 32m
    $235–423

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus FlixBus 2005
    13h 41m
    $92–156

  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 30m
    $174–350

  4. Drive 508.1 mi

    1. Drive from Coachella to San Franciscocar car 508.1 mi
    8h 31m
    $93–134

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PSP - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Powell Streetsubway subway
    2h 39m
    $331–859

  6. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Indio to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Civic Center / UN Plazasubway subway Green-S
    14h 8m
    $97–138

  7. Bus, train, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    16h 30m
    $158–333

  8. Bus, train via Fontana

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train
    18h 8m
    $208–388

Coachella to San Francisco by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration13h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 458.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Coachella, 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 Coachella Transit Hub to San Francisco via Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 13h 41m.

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