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Palm Desert to Indio, CA buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Palm Desert and Indio, CA takes 28 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Palm Desert to Indio, CA. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

28 min
Duration
9 mi
Distance
$1
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Palm Desert to Indio, CA bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Palm Desert and Indio, CA. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palm Desert is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Indio, CA at 8:06 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 28 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Palm Desert to Indio, CA? 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 Palm Desert to Indio, CA.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 8.6 mi
  • Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Indio, CA, USA?

Sunline Transit operates a bus from Fred Waring at Portola to Monroe at Fred Waring every 3 hours. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 28 min.

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