There are 4 ways to get from Indian Wells to Julian by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78bus 891
9h 4m$32–62Drive, bus
cheapest- Drive from Indian Wells to Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rdcar
- Take the bus from Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rd to Washington St & Hwy 78bus 891
2h 20m$15–23Bus, train
- Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78bus 891
10h 50m$70–141Drive 89.3 mi
- Drive from Indian Wells to Juliancar 89.3 mi
2h$17–24
Indian Wells to Julian by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indian Wells to Julian is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Indian Wells to Julian is to drive which takes 2h and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Indian Wells to Julian. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 at El Dorado and arriving at Washington St & Hwy 78 via Indio Bus Station, El Centro Bus Stop and El Cajon Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
The distance between Indian Wells and Julian is 246 miles. The road distance is 89.9 miles.
The best way to get from Indian Wells to Julian without a car is to bus which takes 9h 4m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Indian Wells to Julian, including transfers.
Indian Wells to Julian bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.
Indian Wells to Julian bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Centro Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indian Wells to Julian is 90 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Indian Wells to Julian.
There are 42+ hotels available in Julian.
What companies run services between Indian Wells, Riverside County, CA, USA and Julian, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at El Dorado to Washington St & Hwy 78 via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, El Centro Bus Stop, and El Cajon Transit Center in around 9h 4m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rd to Washington St & Hwy 78
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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
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