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How to get fromSan Francisco to Thousand Palmsby plane, subway, bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from San Francisco to Thousand Palms by plane, subway, bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus)

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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 13m
    $180–362

  2. BART, bus, train

    cheapest
    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 L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    4. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    13h 58m
    $68–93

  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 train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    4. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    18h 39m
    $150–307

  4. Drive 492.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Thousand Palmscar car 492.7 mi
    8h 14m
    $90–130

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    3h 13m
    $276–798

  6. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane STS - PSP
    4h 41m
    $165–700

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    14h
    $77–127

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    14h 53m
    $69–126

San Francisco to Thousand Palms by subway, bus, tram, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 442.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Thousand Palms, 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 bus from San Francisco to Varner at Harry Oliver via Los Angeles Union Station, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 14h.

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