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How to get fromIndian Wells to Oaklandby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Indian Wells to Oakland by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PSP - SFO
    2h 40m
    $186–389

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    12h 53m
    $80–146

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    16h 17m
    $270–431

  4. Drive  489.5 mi

    1. Drive from Indian Wells to Oaklandcar car 489.5 mi
    8h 8m
    $90–129

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PSP - OAK
    2h 26m
    $299–822

  6. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PSP - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    3h 30m
    $295–878

  7. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    3. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    16h 25m
    $104–146

  8. Bus, train via Anaheim (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    17h 46m

  9. Bus, train via Fontana

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train
    17h 55m
    $304–474

Indian Wells to Oakland by bus and foot

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration12h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 459 mi
  • Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Indian Wells, Riverside County, CA, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 111 at El Dorado to Oakland via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 12h 53m.

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