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How to get fromIndian Wells to San Luis Obispoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Indian Wells to San Luis Obispo by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane PSP - SBP
    5h 33m
    $316–667

  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 San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus FlixBus 2005
    9h 18m
    $50–91

  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 San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight / ...
    10h 3m
    $90–186

  4. Drive 307.3 mi

    1. Drive from Indian Wells to San Luis Obispocar car 307.3 mi
    5h 31m
    $57–81

  5. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain train
    10h 13m
    $128–236

  6. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight / ...
    11h 6m
    $122–218

  7. Bus, train #2 (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 Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    11h 16m
    $106–221

Indian Wells to San Luis Obispo by bus and foot

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration9h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 111 at El Dorado to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 9h 18m.

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