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Nine ways to Travel from Palm Desert to San Francisco

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Cheapest
By car (806 km)
8 h 20 min
806 km.
from $44
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Rideshare
8 h 20 min
806 km.
from $10.51
Bus
13 h 32 min
706 km.
from $125.98
Bus, Train (Bus)
16 h 46 min
706 km.
from $5.43
Bus, Plane (Fly to Oakland International Airport)
2 h 33 min
706 km.
from $279.18
Bus, Plane (Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport)
3 h 50 min
706 km.
from $448.10
Bus via Anaheim
13 h 24 min
706 km.
from $5.43
Bus, Train (Bus)
18 h 22 min
706 km.
from $141.26

Transport providers

Bus operators

Omnibus Express

Phone:
+995 322 159 259
Email:
Website:
omnibusexpress.ge/
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.60–$56.20

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.65–$217.14

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$14.05–$61.31
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$38.32–$127.73

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Email:
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from Chinatown Station to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.75

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Palm Springs International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.59–$562.00

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Palm Springs International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$21.71–$166.04

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Palm Springs International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.82–$498.13

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Palm Springs International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.95–$383.18
Plane from Palm Springs International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.57–$357.63

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.86–$14.05
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.22–$14.05

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.09–$178.82
Train from Los Angeles to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.92–$191.59
Bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fontana station to L.
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.86–$14.05

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Berryessa / North San Jose to Civic
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.30–$11.50
Train from Coliseum to Powell
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.58–$4.73

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to San Francisco is to bus which costs $44.57 - $163.04 and takes 13h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to San Francisco is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $141.30 - $423.91 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey and arriving at San Francisco via Indio Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.

How far is it from Palm Desert to San Francisco?

The distance between Palm Desert and San Francisco is 720 km. The road distance is 806.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Palm Desert to San Francisco without a car is to bus and BART which takes 13h and costs $70.65 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Palm Desert to San Francisco, including transfers.

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

Palm Desert to San Francisco bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Palm Desert to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Palm Desert to San Francisco is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $141.30 - $423.91 . Alternatively, you can bus via Anaheim, which costs and takes 13h 24m.

Where does the Palm Desert to San Francisco bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Palm Desert to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to San Francisco is 807 km. It takes approximately 8h 20m to drive from Palm Desert to San Francisco.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 823+ hotels available in San Francisco. Prices start at $54.04 per night.
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