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How to get fromSan Francisco to Palm Springs Stationby plane, subway, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Palm Springs Station by plane, subway, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    3h 14m
    $180–362

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus bus FlixBus 2054
    12h 34m
    $82–133

  3. BART, bus, train

    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain train
    12h 6m
    $87–148

  4. Caltrain, train

    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 train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain train
    16h 38m
    $170–362

  5. Drive 482.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Palm Springs Stationcar car 482.3 mi
    8h 4m
    $88–128

  6. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    3h 14m
    $276–798

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    13h 1m
    $89–181

San Francisco to Palm Springs Station by subway, bus, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration12h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 442.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palm Springs Station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Los Angeles in around 16h 38m.

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