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11/18/2025
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Indio, CA to San Francisco, CA by bus

The journey from Indio, CA to San Francisco, CA by bus is 446.96 mi and takes 13 hr 28 min. There are 8 connections per day, with the first departure at 2:10 AM and the last at 11:00 PM. It is possible to travel from Indio, CA to San Francisco, CA by bus for as little as $48.42 or as much as $139.83. The best price for this journey is $48.42.

Lowest Price $48.42
Journey Duration 13 hr 28 min
Connection per Day 8
Lowest Price $48.42
Highest Price $139.83
First Departure 2:10 AM
Last Departure 11:00 PM
Distance 446.96 mi
Departure Indio, CA
Arrival San Francisco, CA
Carriers Greyhound, Amtrak

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Best time to book cheap bus tickets from Indio, CA to San Francisco, CA

The cheapest Indio, CA - San Francisco, CA bus tickets can be found for as low as $96.61 if you’re lucky, or $114.66 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $142.72.

Find the best day to travel to San Francisco, CA by bus

When travelling to San Francisco, CA by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board Greyhound and Amtrak from Indio, CA to San Francisco, CA
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Indio, CA to San Francisco, CA CO2 Emissions by Bus

Ecology
Train
50.35kg
Bus
53.95kg
Flight
143.86kg
Car
115.09kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a bus ticket from Indio, CA to San Francisco, CA?
A bus ticket from Indio, CA to San Francisco, CA is $76.28. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $48.42.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from Indio, CA to San Francisco, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Indio, CA to San Francisco, CA is $48.42. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between Indio, CA and San Francisco, CA by bus?
Indio, CA to San Francisco, CA is 446.96 mi.
How long does the bus between Indio, CA and San Francisco, CA take?
Indio, CA to San Francisco, CA is on average 13 hr 28 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 12 hr 35 min.
Which companies operate from Indio, CA to San Francisco, CA?
The bus journey from Indio, CA to San Francisco, CA is covered by 1 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Greyhound and Amtrak.
How many bus connections per day go from Indio, CA to San Francisco, CA?
Indio, CA to San Francisco, CA has 8 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from Indio, CA to San Francisco, CA leave?
The earliest bus from Indio, CA to San Francisco, CA departs at 2:10 AM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from Indio, CA to San Francisco, CA depart?
The latest bus from Indio, CA to San Francisco, CA departs at 11:00 PM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from Indio, CA to San Francisco, CA in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is $48.42 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from Indio, CA to San Francisco, CA?
There are on average 4 direct connection(s) from Indio, CA to go to San Francisco, CA.
What's the fastest journey time between Indio, CA to San Francisco, CA by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between Indio, CA and San Francisco, CA is 12 hr 35 min.
Is there a direct bus from Indio, CA to San Francisco, CA?
Yes, there is a direct bus between Indio, CA and San Francisco, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for Indio, CA to San Francisco, CA by bus?
The bus journey from Indio, CA to San Francisco, CA creates 53.95kg of CO2 emissions.

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