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How to get fromPalm Springs to San Francisco Bay Areaby plane, ferry, unknown, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs to San Francisco Bay Area by plane, ferry, unknown, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry, travel

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PSP - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    3h 28m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    14h 37m

  3. Bus, train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    18h 7m

  4. Fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PSP - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    3h 21m

  5. Bus, ferry, travel via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    15h 6m

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

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Duration2hAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 447.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Palm Springs to San Francisco Bay Area. However, you can take the taxi to Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Market St & Main St, take the vehicle to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then travel to San Francisco Bay Area. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to San Francisco Bay Area via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Francisco Bus Station, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 14h 37m.

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