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8 h 19 min
804 km.
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Transport providers

Bus operators

Omnibus Express

Phone:
+995 322 159 259
Email:
Website:
omnibusexpress.ge/
Bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.55–$54.85

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.89–$216.87

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$38.27–$127.57
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$14.03–$61.23

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Email:
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.67

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Palm
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$561.30

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Palm
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$33.17–$242.38

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Palm
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$497.52

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Palm
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$612.33
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Palm
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$535.79

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$178.60
Train from Oakland to Los
Ave. Duration:
12h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.85–$191.35
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from L. A. Union Station station to Fontana
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Powell Street to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.57–$4.72
Train from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$11.48

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Palm Desert?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Palm Desert is to bus which costs $44.57 - $163.04 and takes 12h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Palm Desert?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Palm Desert is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $92.39 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Palm Desert?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Los Angeles Downtown and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Palm Desert?

The distance between San Francisco and Palm Desert is 743 km. The road distance is 804.6 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Palm Desert without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Palm Desert without a car is to bus which takes 12h 37m and costs $44.57 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Palm Desert?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from San Francisco to Palm Desert, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Palm Desert bus from?

San Francisco to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.

Bus or fly from San Francisco to Palm Desert?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Palm Desert is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $92.39 - $358.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $44.57 - $163.04 and takes 12h 37m.

Where does the San Francisco to Palm Desert bus arrive?

San Francisco to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Palm Desert?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Palm Desert is 805 km. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from San Francisco to Palm Desert.

Where can I stay near Palm Desert?

There are 2214+ hotels available in Palm Desert. Prices start at $48.63 per night.
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