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How to get fromDana Point to Indian Wellsby train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Dana Point to Indian Wells by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus via San Bernardino

    best
    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Indio, CAbus bus Cbx
    5h 47m
    $62–90

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Katella + Harbor to San Bernardinobus bus 200
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus bus 10
    8h 58m
    $7–11

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 2m
    $46–69

  4. Drive 115.5 mi

    1. Drive from Dana Point to Indian Wellscar car 115.5 mi
    2h 17m
    $22–31

  5. Line 90 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8bus bus 90
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 50m
    $44–68

Dana Point to Indian Wells by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 153.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Indian Wells, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Hwy 111 at El Dorado via Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8, Tustin, Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop, and Town Center & Hahn in around 6h 50m.

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