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

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There are 6 ways to get from Palm Springs to San Francisco by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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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 10m
    $164–340

  2. Drive 484.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to San Franciscocar car 484.1 mi
    8h 6m
    $89–128

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    13h 19m
    $96–181

  4. Bus, train, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs 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 14m
    $176–351

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PSP - OAK
    2h 13m
    $260–776

  6. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus FlixBus 2005
    13h 38m
    $102–173

Palm Springs to San Francisco by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 437.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Palm 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 bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, and Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center in around 13h 19m.

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