There are 7 ways to get from Indian Wells to California by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus (Amtrak), bus, or train
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
4h 2m$20–36Drive 123.2 mi
- Drive from Indian Wells to Los Angelescar 123.2 mi
2h 4m$22–32Fly to San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PSP - SFO
2h 43m$176–399Bus via El Monte Station Upper Level (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
4h 23m$22–42Bus via Anaheim (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 31mBus, train
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus El Paso
- Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
5h 44m$54–74Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PSP - LAX
2h 22m$272–628
Indian Wells to California by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indian Wells to California is to bus which costs $20 - $40 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Indian Wells to California is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Indian Wells to California station. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 at El Dorado and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals via Indio Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Indian Wells and California is 137 miles. The road distance is 123.9 miles.
The best way to get from Indian Wells to California without a car is to bus which takes 4h 2m and costs $20 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Indian Wells to California, including transfers.
Indian Wells to California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.
The best way to get from Indian Wells to California is to bus which takes 4h 2m and costs $20 - $40. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $170 - $400 and takes 2h 43m.
Indian Wells to California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.
Yes, the driving distance between Indian Wells to California is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Indian Wells to California.
What companies run services between Indian Wells, Riverside County, CA, USA and California, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals 6 times a week. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 3 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–200
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–320
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Fontana to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indio Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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