Bus from Palm Springs to San Francisco, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next departures

Next departures for Palm Springs to San Francisco on December 8
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Palm Springs Airport (PSP)
Mission St & Fremont StCheapest
Amtrak
Indian Canyon Dr
Mission St & Fremont StFastest
Amtrak
Palm Springs Airport (PSP)
Mission St & Fremont StNo tags
Amtrak
Indian Canyon Dr
Mission St & Fremont StNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:33 PM PST.

Get from Palm Springs to San Francisco

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $94, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
11h 35mAverage Duration
686 kmDistance
17kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Palm Springs to San Francisco, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Palm Springs to San Francisco?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Palm Springs to San Francisco start from $94. The average price for this route is around $134. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Palm Springs to San Francisco?

    The average bus travel time from Palm Springs to San Francisco is 11h 35m, covering a distance of 686 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 25m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Palm Springs to San Francisco route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Palm Springs to San Francisco?

    The earliest bus departs from Palm Springs to San Francisco at 2:35am. And the latest bus departs at 8:15pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Palm Springs to San Francisco?

    A bus trip from Palm Springs to San Francisco generates an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Palm Springs to San Francisco?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Palm Springs to San Francisco?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Palm Springs to San Francisco?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Palm Springs to San Francisco?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
12-04
$87
12-05
$87
Today
$87
12-07
$87
12-08
$87
12-09
$87
12-10
$87
12-11
$87
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Palm Springs to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $87

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Palm Springs to San Francisco, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $87 to $111 for a bus ticket from Palm Springs to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $87 which is on 2025-12-07.

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