There are 5 ways to get from Austin to Indian Wells by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane AUS - PSP
4h 54m$156–562Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Downtown Austin to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus
- Take the bus from El Paso to Indio Bus Stationbus
23h 54m$234–301Train, bus
- Take the train from Austin to Yuma Amtraktrain Texas Eagle
- Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0850
36h 41m$357–781Drive 1,230.4 mi
- Drive from Austin to Indian Wellscar 1,230.4 mi
19h 45m$225–325Bus
- Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus Austin
- Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000
31h 25m$308–488
Austin to Indian Wells by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Indian Wells is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which costs $230 - $310 and takes 23h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Indian Wells is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $150 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Indian Wells. However, there are services departing from Downtown Austin and arriving at Hwy 111 at El Dorado via St. Mary's & Pecan, San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 54m.
The distance between Austin and Indian Wells is 1160 miles. The road distance is 1237.5 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Indian Wells without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 23h 54m and costs $230 - $310.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Austin to Indian Wells, including transfers.
Austin to Indian Wells bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to Indian Wells is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $150 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $230 - $310 and takes 23h 54m.
Austin to Indian Wells bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Antonio Bus Station.
Indian Wells is 2h behind Austin. It is currently 11:07 AM in Austin and 9:07 AM in Indian Wells.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Indian Wells, Riverside County, CA, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Austin to Hwy 111 at El Dorado via San Antonio Bus Station, St. Mary's & Pecan, I-35 N Access & Marek St, San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 23h 54m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Austin to Yuma Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $330–750
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Austin to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Indian Wells is 1238 miles. It takes approximately 19h 45m to drive from Austin to Indian Wells.
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