What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Indian Wells?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Indian Wells is to bus which costs $5 - $9 and takes 7h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Indian Wells?

The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Indian Wells is to drive which takes 2h and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Mesa and Indian Wells?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Indian Wells. However, there are services departing from Harbor-Bernard and arriving at Hwy 111 at El Dorado via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Town Center & Hahn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Costa Mesa to Indian Wells?

The distance between Costa Mesa and Indian Wells is 138 miles. The road distance is 113.7 miles.

How do I travel from Costa Mesa to Indian Wells without a car?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Indian Wells without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 24m and costs $60 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Costa Mesa to Indian Wells?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Costa Mesa to Indian Wells, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Indian Wells bus from?

Costa Mesa to Indian Wells bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Harbor-Bernard station.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Indian Wells bus arrive?

Costa Mesa to Indian Wells bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2 station.

Can I drive from Costa Mesa to Indian Wells?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Indian Wells is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Costa Mesa to Indian Wells.

Where can I stay near Indian Wells?

There are 2417+ hotels available in Indian Wells.

Costa Mesa to Indian Wells - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Indian Wells by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Indio, CAbus Cbx
5h 24m
$60–88
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Katella + Harbor to San Bernardinobus 200
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus 10
7h 48m
$5–9
Drive 113.1 mi
1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Indian Wellscar 113.1 mi
2h
$21–30
Line 43 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Harbor-Bernard to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus 43
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 49m
$38–53

Costa Mesa to Indian Wells by bus

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5h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 137.4 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Indian Wells, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Harbor-Bernard to Hwy 111 at El Dorado via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop, and Town Center & Hahn in around 5h 49m.

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