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Trip Overview

The average bus between Indian Wells and Santa Monica takes 6h 26m and the fastest bus takes 4h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Indian Wells to Santa Monica. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 26m
Duration
159 mi
Distance
$31
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Indian Wells to Santa Monica bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Indian Wells and Santa Monica. The earliest departure is at 10:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Indian Wells is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Santa Monica at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy and take an average of 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Sunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los Angeles7h 18m • 2 changes
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    Sunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los Angeles6h 48m • 2 changes
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    Sunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los Angeles5h 59m • 2 changes
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    Sunline TransitFlixbus USAMetro Los Angeles4h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Sunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los Angeles7h 9m • 2 changes
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    Sunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los Angeles6h 24m • 2 changes
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    Sunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los Angeles5h 52m • 2 changes
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    Sunline TransitFlixbus USAMetro Los Angeles4h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Sunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los Angeles7h 9m • 2 changes
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    Sunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los Angeles6h 24m • 2 changes
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    Sunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los Angeles5h 52m • 2 changes
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    Sunline TransitFlixbus USAMetro Los Angeles4h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Sunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los Angeles7h 9m • 2 changes
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    Sunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los Angeles6h 24m • 2 changes
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    Sunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los Angeles5h 52m • 2 changes
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    Sunline TransitFlixbus USAMetro Los Angeles4h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Sunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los Angeles7h 9m • 2 changes
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    Sunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los Angeles6h 24m • 2 changes
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    Sunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los Angeles5h 52m • 2 changes
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    Sunline TransitFlixbus USAMetro Los Angeles4h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Sunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los Angeles7h 9m • 2 changes
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    Sunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los Angeles6h 24m • 2 changes
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    Sunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los Angeles5h 52m • 2 changes
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    Sunline TransitFlixbus USAMetro Los Angeles4h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Sunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los Angeles7h 18m • 2 changes
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    Sunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los Angeles6h 48m • 2 changes
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    Sunline TransitGreyhound USAMetro Los Angeles5h 59m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Indian Wells to Santa Monica? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Indian Wells to Santa Monica.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 159.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Indian Wells, Riverside County, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at El Dorado to 5th / Santa Monica via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 6h 19m.

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