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Trip Overview

The bus between Santa Barbara and Indian Wells takes 7h 47m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Santa Barbara to Indian Wells. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 47m
Duration
230 mi
Distance
$46
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Santa Barbara to Indian Wells bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Santa Barbara and Indian Wells. The service departs Santa Barbara at 1:50 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Indian Wells at 21:37:39. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles Union Station and take an average of 7h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USASunline Transit7h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USASunline Transit7h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USASunline Transit7h 47m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Barbara to Indian Wells? 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 Santa Barbara to Indian Wells.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 230.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Hwy 111 at El Dorado via Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 6h 30m.

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