What is the cheapest way to get from Indian Wells to San Jose?

The cheapest way to get from Indian Wells to San Jose is to bus which costs $70 - $160 and takes 11h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Indian Wells to San Jose?

The fastest way to get from Indian Wells to San Jose is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $110 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Indian Wells and San Jose?

No, there is no direct bus from Indian Wells to San Jose station. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 at El Dorado and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station via Indio Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.

How far is it from Indian Wells to San Jose?

The distance between Indian Wells and San Jose is 473 miles. The road distance is 460.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Indian Wells to San Jose without a car is to bus which takes 11h 44m and costs $70 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Indian Wells to San Jose?

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Indian Wells to San Jose, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Indian Wells to San Jose bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Indian Wells to San Jose?

The best way to get from Indian Wells to San Jose is to bus which takes 11h 44m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $410 and takes 2h 5m.

Where does the Indian Wells to San Jose bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Indian Wells to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Indian Wells to San Jose is 460 miles. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Indian Wells to San Jose.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 432+ hotels available in San Jose.

Indian Wells to San Jose - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, Caltrain, and bus

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

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Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain
best
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PSP - SFO
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3h 16m
$210–396
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 San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
11h 44m
$70–151
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 San Josetrain
15h 7m
$188–366
Drive 457.7 mi
1. Drive from Indian Wells to San Josecar 457.7 mi
7h 47m
$84–121
Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane PSP - OAK
2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
2h 52m
$303–827
Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane PSP - SJC
2h 5m
$113–408
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 San Josetrain Coast Starlight
15h 15m
$150–321
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 San Josetrain Coast Starlight
15h 15m
$150–316
Bus via Anaheim
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Josebus Ans 6238
15h 43m

Indian Wells to San Jose by bus and foot

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11h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 470.5 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at El Dorado to San Jose Diridon Station via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 11h 44m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines flies from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) 3 times a week.

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