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Palm Desert to San Francisco Airport

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Transport providers

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 Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.94–$11.50
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.30–$10.86

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
Bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Coliseum to Montgomery
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.45–$4.73
Train from Montgomery Street to San
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.58–$12.13

Bus operators

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

CBX Cross Border Express

Email:
Website:
crossborderxpress.com/en/
Bus from Anaheim, CA - 1440 S Anaheim Blvd to 1642
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.25–$108.57

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to San Francisco Airport (SFO)?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to San Francisco Airport (SFO) is to drive which costs $86.96 - $130.43 and takes 8h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Desert to San Francisco Airport (SFO)?

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to San Francisco Airport (SFO) is to fly which takes 1h 58m and costs $130.43 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Palm Desert and San Francisco Airport (SFO)?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to San Francisco Airport (SFO). However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey and arriving at SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level via Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station and Mission St & 1st St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 53m.

How far is it from Palm Desert to San Francisco Airport (SFO)?

The distance between Palm Desert and San Francisco Airport (SFO) is 698 km. The road distance is 795 km.

How do I travel from Palm Desert to San Francisco Airport (SFO) without a car?

The best way to get from Palm Desert to San Francisco Airport (SFO) without a car is to bus which takes 14h 53m and costs $40.22 - $250 .

How long does it take to get from Palm Desert to San Francisco Airport (SFO)?

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Palm Desert to San Francisco Airport (SFO), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palm Desert to San Francisco Airport (SFO) bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Palm Desert to San Francisco Airport (SFO)?

The best way to get from Palm Desert to San Francisco Airport (SFO) is to fly which takes 1h 58m and costs $130.43 - $413.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40.22 - $250 and takes 14h 53m.

Where does the Palm Desert to San Francisco Airport (SFO) bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Palm Desert to San Francisco Airport (SFO)?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to San Francisco Airport (SFO) is 795 km. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Palm Desert to San Francisco Airport (SFO).

Where can I stay near San Francisco Airport (SFO)?

There are 787+ hotels available in San Francisco Airport (SFO). Prices start at $54.04 per night.
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