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How to get fromSan Francisco Bay Area to Indian Wellsby unknown, ferry, tram, plane, bus, train, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco Bay Area to Indian Wells by unknown, ferry, tram, plane, bus, train, or subway

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  1. Travel, ferry, tram to San Francisco International Airport, fly

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    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Market St & 2nd Sttram tram
    4. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    4h 23m

  2. Travel, ferry, bus

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 28m

  3. Travel, train, bus

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Oaklandunknown unknown
    2. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 9m

  4. Travel, ferry, tram, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Don Chee Way/Steuart Sttram tram
    4. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Coliseumsubway subway
    5. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    4h 17m

  5. Travel, ferry, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 13m

  6. Travel, ferry, bus via Anaheim

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    17h 10m

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

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration1h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 459.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA and Indian Wells, Riverside County, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco Bay Area to Indian Wells. However, you can travel to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to The Embarcadero & Bay St, take the vehicle to Market St & 2nd St, walk to Montgomery Street, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), then take the taxi to Indian Wells. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Francisco Bay Area to Hwy 111 at El Dorado via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, The Embarcadero & Bay St, 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 15h 28m.

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