What is the cheapest way to get from Indian Wells to Oakland?

The cheapest way to get from Indian Wells to Oakland is to bus which costs $80 - $170 and takes 12h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Indian Wells to Oakland?

The fastest way to get from Indian Wells to Oakland is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $290 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Indian Wells and Oakland?

No, there is no direct bus from Indian Wells to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 at El Dorado and arriving at Oakland via Indio Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.

How far is it from Indian Wells to Oakland?

The distance between Indian Wells and Oakland is 462 miles. The road distance is 492.4 miles.

How do I travel from Indian Wells to Oakland without a car?

The best way to get from Indian Wells to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 12h 49m and costs $80 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Indian Wells to Oakland?

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Indian Wells to Oakland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Indian Wells to Oakland bus from?

Indian Wells to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Indio Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Indian Wells to Oakland?

The best way to get from Indian Wells to Oakland is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs $200 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 12h 49m.

Where does the Indian Wells to Oakland bus arrive?

Indian Wells to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Can I drive from Indian Wells to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between Indian Wells to Oakland is 492 miles. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Indian Wells to Oakland.

Where can I stay near Oakland?

There are 731+ hotels available in Oakland.

Indian Wells to Oakland - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and BART

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There are 8 ways to get from Indian Wells to Oakland by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or subway

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Fly to San Francisco International Airport
best
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PSP - SFO
2h 42m
$206–389
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
12h 49m
$80–161
Bus, train via San Bernardino
1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain
16h 27m
$208–396
Drive 489.5 mi
1. Drive from Indian Wells to Oaklandcar 489.5 mi
8h 8m
$90–129
Fly to Oakland International Airport
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane PSP - OAK
2h 21m
$299–822
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus
2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus
3. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway
16h 25m
$134–181
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
16h 35m
$170–351
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
16h 35m
$170–346

Indian Wells to Oakland by bus and foot

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Distance: 459 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

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 4 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 49m.

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