There are 6 ways to get from Flagstaff to Indian Wells by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Flagstaff
best- Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane FLG - PSP
4h 1m$128–437Drive 355 mi
cheapest- Drive from Flagstaff to Indian Wellscar 355 mi
6h 29m$63–91Bus via Phoenix
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus FlixBus 2047
- Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Indio Bus Stationbus El Paso
8h 59m$91–122Shuttle to Phoenix, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane PHX - PSP
5h 5m$497–1,552Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
9h 40m$75–109Bus via Deer Valley
- Take the bus from Flagstaff University North to Phoenix Denny's Deer Valleybus Flagstaff
- Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Indio Bus Stationbus El Paso
9h 55m$119–180
Flagstaff to Indian Wells by bus, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to Indian Wells is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Indian Wells is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $120 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Flagstaff station to Indian Wells. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff Train Station and arriving at Hwy 111 at El Dorado via McDowell Rd & Central Av, 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
The distance between Flagstaff and Indian Wells is 312 miles. The road distance is 357.1 miles.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Indian Wells without a car is to bus via Phoenix which takes 8h 59m and costs $90 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Flagstaff to Indian Wells, including transfers.
Flagstaff to Indian Wells bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Flagstaff Train Station.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Indian Wells is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $120 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus via Phoenix, which costs $90 - $130 and takes 8h 59m.
Flagstaff to Indian Wells bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station.
Indian Wells is 1h behind Flagstaff. It is currently 6:23 AM in Flagstaff and 5:23 AM in Indian Wells.
What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and Indian Wells, Riverside County, CA, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Hwy 111 at El Dorado via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, 44th St/Washington, Downtown Phx Hub/Washington St, Downtown Phx Hub/Central Ave, McDowell/Central Ave, McDowell Rd & Central Av, McDowell Rd & 27th Av, 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 8h 59m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Flagstaff to Palm Springs International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Phoenix to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Flagstaff to Palm Springs International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Flagstaff to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Phone
- +1-480-710-3441
- [email protected]
- Website
- Airport Shuttle of Phoenix
Shuttle from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $182
- Website
- Airport Shuttle of Phoenix
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 928-350-8466
- Website
- arizonashuttle.com
Bus from Flagstaff University North to Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Book at
- Groome Transportation - Phoenix, AZ
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Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to Indian Wells is 357 miles. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Flagstaff to Indian Wells.
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