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How to get fromDetroit to Indian Wellsby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Detroit to Indian Wells by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane DTW - PSP
    8h 48m
    $267–1,022

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Indio, CAbus bus Cbx
    2d 3h
    $1,305–2,212

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $421–636

  4. Drive  2,218.1 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Indian Wellscar car 2,218.1 mi
    36h 10m
    $392–567

Detroit to Indian Wells by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$421Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,917.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Indian Wells, Riverside County, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Hwy 111 at El Dorado via Chicago, St Louis Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 2d 4h.

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