There are 10 ways to get from San Francisco to Salvation Mountain by plane, car, subway, bus, taxi or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Cheapest option
8 alternative options
Bus, taxi • 14h 31m
BART, bus, taxi • 15h 6m
Bus, taxi via Los Angeles • 16h 36m
Caltrain, train, bus, taxi • 21h 1m
Train, drive • 21h 4m
Drive • 9h 53m
Travel safe during COVID-19
Rules to follow in United States
2m
Recommended
Travel within United States
Observe COVID-19 safety rules
COVID-19 help in United States
If you need help, visit the national COVID-19 website or call the COVID-19 Helpline 800-232-4636
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, travel within United States is currently allowed.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Salvation Mountain is 800-232-4636.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Salvation Mountain is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Salvation Mountain is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 800-232-4636.
Last updated: 31 Jan 2023
Exceptions may apply, for full details: Centers for Disease control and prevention (CDC).
We're working around the clock to bring you the latest COVID-19 travel updates.
This information is compiled from official sources. To the best of our knowledge, it is correct as of the last update.
Visit Rome2rio travel advice for general help.
Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from San Francisco to Salvation Mountain is to drive, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 53m.
The quickest way to get from San Francisco to Salvation Mountain is to fly and drive which costs $100 - $270 and takes 4h 53m.
The distance between San Francisco and Salvation Mountain is 503 miles. The road distance is 569.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Salvation Mountain without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 14h 31m and costs $170 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from San Francisco to Salvation Mountain, including transfers.
The quickest flight from San Francisco Airport to Indio/Palm Springs Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 28m.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Salvation Mountain is 569 miles. It takes approximately 9h 53m to drive from San Francisco to Salvation Mountain.
United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. offer flights from San Francisco Airport to Indio/Palm Springs Airport.
There are one+ hotels available in Salvation Mountain. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from San Francisco to San Francisco Airport is to BART which takes 29 min and costs $8 - $10.
- Distance: 502.9 miles
- Duration: 4h 53m
What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Salvation Mountain, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Salvation Mountain. However, you can take the BART to San Francisco International Airport, take the walk to San Francisco airport, fly to Indio/Palm Springs, then take the drive to Salvation Mountain. Alternatively, you can take the BART to Coliseum, take the BART to Oakland International Airport Station, take the walk to Oakland airport, fly to Indio/Palm Springs, then take the drive to Salvation Mountain.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland to Indio/Palm Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $380
Flights from Oakland to Indio/Palm Springs via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $470
Flights from San Jose to Indio/Palm Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100 - $380
Flights from San Jose to Indio/Palm Springs via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120 - $490
Flights from San Francisco to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85 - $340
Flights from San Francisco to San Diego via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85 - $340
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Francisco to Indio/Palm Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $230
Flights from San Jose to Indio/Palm Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160 - $900
Flights from San Francisco to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90 - $650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco to Indio/Palm Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $470
Flights from San Francisco to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $1,400
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Milpitas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6 - $9
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7 - $10
- Website
- bart.gov
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain to San Jose Diridon Caltrain
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4 - $12
- Schedules at
- caltrain.com
- One-way Senior / Disabled / Youth / Medicare Cardholder
- $4 - $6
- One-way Adult
- $9 - $12
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55 - $80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $55 - $80
- Premium
- $240 - $330
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $100 - $150
- Business Seat
- $100 - $150
Train from Oakland to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55 - $85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $55 - $85
- Premium
- $240 - $340
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $100 - $160
- Business Seat
- $110 - $160
Train from Los Angeles to Yuma Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40 - $60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $40 - $60
- Premium
- $210 - $300
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $70 - $110
- Business Seat
- $70 - $100
- Phone
- +52 664 104 7400
- autobusesdelabajacalifornia@abc.com.mx
- Website
- abc.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana to Mexicali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15 - $22
- Schedules at
- abc.com.mx
- Phone
- (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28 - $65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult Standard Purchase
- $30 - $65
- Adult Advance Purchase
- $28 - $40
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17 - $55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult Standard Purchase
- $22 - $55
- Adult Advance Purchase
- $17 - $24
Bus from Union Station Los Angeles Departure to El Centro Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18 - $55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult Standard Purchase
- $23 - $55
- Adult Advance Purchase
- $18 - $25
- Website
- gotobus.com
Bus from San José, CA - King Rd to Chinatown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $50
- Book at
- gotobus.com
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
Rome2rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Glendale Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40 - $60
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $40 - $60
- Flexible
- $70 - $110
Bus from Glendale Train Station to El Centro Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29 - $45
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $29 - $45
- Flexible
- $50 - $75
Bus from Los Angeles to El Centro Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29 - $40
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $29 - $40
- Flexible
- $50 - $75
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- $130 - $170
Taxi Speed
- Phone
- +52 686 555 5800
- Website
- facebook.com
Taxi Seguro
- Phone
- +52 686 554 8834
- Website
- facebook.com
Taxi Elite
- Phone
- +52 686 234 0031
- Website
- facebook.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Rome2rio’s travel guides to the US tell you the best ways to explore the country, from Amtrak to Greyhound to the New York Subway.
Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound
Rome2rio’s guide on the bus operator has all the information you need
Read the travel guideWhy you should take the train in the US
Rome2rio has everything you need to know about travelling with Amtrak
Read the travel guide