There are 4 ways to get from Indian Wells to Irvine by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus El Paso
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Tustintrain IE-OC Line
3h 51m$58–86Bus via San Bernardino
cheapest- Take the bus from Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Harbor + Katellabus 200
8h 3m$6–11Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 23m$42–66Drive 108.7 mi
- Drive from Indian Wells to Irvinecar 108.7 mi
1h 55m$20–29
Indian Wells to Irvine by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indian Wells to Irvine is to bus via San Bernardino which costs $6 - $11 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Indian Wells to Irvine is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Indian Wells to Irvine station. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 at El Dorado and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Indian Wells and Irvine is 135 miles. The road distance is 109.3 miles.
The best way to get from Indian Wells to Irvine without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 51m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Indian Wells to Irvine, including transfers.
Indian Wells to Irvine bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Indian Wells to Irvine bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indian Wells to Irvine is 109 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Indian Wells to Irvine.
There are 1375+ hotels available in Irvine.
What companies run services between Indian Wells, Riverside County, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $28–40
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-343-3451
- Website
- sunline.org
Bus from Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy to San Bernardino Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- sunline.org
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from San Bernardino to Harbor + Katella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–4
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–4
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–5
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