Santa Monica to Indian Wells Buses

Santa Monica to Indian Wells buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Santa Monica and Indian Wells takes 6h 27m and the fastest bus takes 5h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Santa Monica 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.

6h 27m
Duration: 159 mi
Distance: $30
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Line 33 bus, bus

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Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 33
Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...

5h 43m

$23–38

Santa Monica to Indian Wells bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Santa Monica and Indian Wells. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santa Monica is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Indian Wells at 5:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles Union Station and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

3:22 PM → 9:37 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
10:00 PM → 5:39 AM
Arrives next day
7h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:00 AM → 12:42 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 4:17 PM
7h 7m • 2 changes
12:03 PM → 5:17 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
3:38 PM → 9:37 PM
5h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:00 AM → 12:42 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
8:50 AM → 3:47 PM
6h 57m • 2 changes
12:03 PM → 5:17 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
3:38 PM → 9:37 PM
5h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:50 AM → 12:42 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 3:47 PM
6h 59m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 5:17 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
3:22 PM → 9:37 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:50 AM → 12:42 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 3:47 PM
6h 59m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 5:17 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
3:22 PM → 9:37 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:50 AM → 12:42 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 3:47 PM
6h 59m • 2 changes
11:11 AM → 5:17 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
3:22 PM → 9:37 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:50 AM → 12:42 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 3:47 PM
6h 59m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 5:17 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes

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