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How to get fromDowntown San Diego to Indian Wellsby train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Downtown San Diego to Indian Wells by train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego 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
    7h 1m
    $63–117

  2. Bus via San Bernardino

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2015 / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus bus 10
    8h 31m
    $20–42

  3. Drive 122.8 mi

    1. Drive from Downtown San Diego to Indian Wellscar car 122.8 mi
    2h 27m
    $23–33

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 22m
    $66–99

Downtown San Diego to Indian Wells by foot, tram, and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration8h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 213.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Downtown San Diego, CA, USA and Indian Wells, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Downtown San Diego to Hwy 111 at El Dorado via San Diego, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop, and Town Center & Hahn in around 7h 22m.

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