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How to get fromSan Francisco to Indio, CAby plane, subway, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from San Francisco to Indio, CA by plane, subway, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    3h 22m
    $215–407

  2. BART, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indiobus bus
    11h 43m
    $74–98

  3. Caltrain, train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indiobus bus
    16h 19m
    $170–359

  4. Drive 503.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Indio, CAcar car 503.1 mi
    8h 22m
    $92–133

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    3h 22m
    $311–843

  6. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indiobus bus San Jose / ...
    12h 21m
    $99–184

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Indio, CAbus bus Cbx
    17h 45m
    $98–178

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Indio, CAbus bus Cbx
    18h 47m
    $184–368

San Francisco to Indio, CA by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 453.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Indio via Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station, Spring St & 7th St, and Downtown Los Angeles in around 12h 21m.

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