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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: July 14 atDeparture city: Palm SpringsDeparture location: Palm Springs StationArrival time: July 14 atDestination city: San FranciscoDestination location: Mission St & Fremont StOperated by: Amtrak
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Palm Springs to San FranciscoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 16 hours 53 minutes and with fares starting at just $108, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Palm Springs to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview
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Based on 5294 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $104
Palm Springs to San Francisco Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Palm Springs to San Francisco was searched and found on Jul 14, 2025 with a price of $104To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Palm Springs to San Francisco, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $104 to $357 for a train ticket from Palm Springs to San Francisco based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $104 which is on 2025-07-14.
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Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Palm Springs and San Francisco is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in San Francisco.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to San Francisco, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Palm Springs and San Francisco compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Palm Springs to San Francisco, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
What's the cheapest way to go from Palm Springs to San Francisco, US?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Palm Springs and San Francisco, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $108 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $108. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Francisco, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Palm Springs to San Francisco, US in about 16h 53m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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