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How to get fromSan Francisco to Bombay Beachby plane, car, train, bus, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Bombay Beach by plane, car, train, bus, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    2. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Bombay Beachcar car
    4h 22m
    $161–338

  2. Drive 545.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Bombay Beachcar car 545.3 mi
    9h 22m
    $100–144

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Indio Bus Station to Bombay Beachtaxi taxi
    19h 30m
    $347–557

  4. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 5th Street/G Street to Avenue C/3rd Streetbus bus 51
    20h 1m

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    2. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Bombay Beachcar car
    4h 22m
    $257–774

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 5th Street/G Street to Avenue C/3rd Streetbus bus 51
    20h 36m

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from 5th Street/G Street to Avenue C/3rd Streetbus bus 51
    24h 29m

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

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration1h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 495.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Bombay Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Francisco to Avenue C/3rd Street via Los Angeles Union Station, State Street/7th Street, and 5th Street/G Street in around 20h 1m.

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