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How to get fromDesert Hot Springs to San Franciscoby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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

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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 22m
    $194–375

  2. Drive 486.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Desert Hot Springs to San Franciscocar car 486.1 mi
    8h 10m
    $89–129

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus FlixBus 2005
    11h 49m
    $107–179

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    14h 43m
    $185–373

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PSP - OAK
    2h 25m
    $290–811

  6. Bus via Santa Ana

    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 Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    15h 55m
    $102–185

  7. Bus, train, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Van Nuystrain train
    3. Take the train from Van Nuys to San Josetrain train
    4. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    18h 42m
    $172–357

Desert Hot Springs to San Francisco by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 446.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Desert Hot Springs, 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 vehicle from Desert Hot Springs to San Francisco via Palm Springs North and Los Angeles Union Station in around 11h 49m.

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