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

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There are 8 ways to get from Palm Desert 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 23m
    $196–378

  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 Franciscobus bus FlixBus 2005
    14h 22m
    $84–161

  3. Bus, train, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak 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 49m
    $181–358

  4. Drive 499.4 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to San Franciscocar car 499.4 mi
    8h 22m
    $92–132

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PSP - OAK
    2h 26m
    $292–814

  6. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    3. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Civic Center / UN Plazasubway subway
    16h 52m
    $136–183

  7. 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
    17h 1m
    $164–350

  8. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train
    17h 6m
    $208–409

Palm Desert to San Francisco by bus and foot

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration14h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 446.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, 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 Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to San Francisco via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 14h 22m.

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