What is the cheapest way to get from Indio to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Indio to San Francisco is to bus and BART which costs $70 - $100 and takes 14h.

What is the fastest way to get from Indio to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Indio to San Francisco is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs $210 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Indio and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from Indio station to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Indio Bus Station and arriving at San Francisco via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

How far is it from Indio to San Francisco?

The distance between Indio and San Francisco is 457 miles. The road distance is 507.3 miles.

How do I travel from Indio to San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from Indio to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 11h and costs $70 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Indio to San Francisco?

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Indio to San Francisco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Indio to San Francisco bus from?

Indio to San Francisco bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Indio to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Indio to San Francisco is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs $210 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 11h.

Where does the Indio to San Francisco bus arrive?

Indio to San Francisco bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.

Can I drive from Indio to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Indio to San Francisco is 507 miles. It takes approximately 8h 26m to drive from Indio to San Francisco.

How do I get a bus ticket from Indio to San Francisco?

Book your Indio to San Francisco bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 812+ hotels available in San Francisco.

Indio to San Francisco - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and Caltrain

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

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Fly to San Francisco International Airport
best
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PSP - SFO
2h 25m
$212–408
Bus, BART
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Indio to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus Nogales
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Civic Center / UN Plazasubway Green-S
14h
$72–100
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus FlixBus N2003 / ...
11h
$74–119
Bus, train, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain
3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
15h 8m
$258–405
Drive 504.4 mi
1. Drive from Indio to San Franciscocar 504.4 mi
8h 26m
$92–133
Fly to Oakland International Airport
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane PSP - OAK
2h 39m
$318–844
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
15h 9m
$272–433
Bus, train via San Bernardino
1. Take the bus from Indio to San Bernardinobus
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain
17h
$287–459

Indio to San Francisco by bus and foot (Flixbus)

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Distance: 454.3 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Indio, 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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indio Bus Station to San Francisco via Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals and Los Angeles Union Station in around 11h.

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