What is the cheapest way to get from Indian Wells to Santa Ana?

The cheapest way to get from Indian Wells to Santa Ana is to bus via San Bernardino which costs $4 - $9 and takes 6h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Indian Wells to Santa Ana?

The fastest way to get from Indian Wells to Santa Ana is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Indian Wells and Santa Ana?

No, there is no direct bus from Indian Wells to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 at El Dorado and arriving at Main-Civic Center via Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 and Harbor-East Shuttle Area. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Indian Wells to Santa Ana?

The distance between Indian Wells and Santa Ana is 130 miles. The road distance is 107.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Indian Wells to Santa Ana without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 45m and costs $55 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Indian Wells to Santa Ana?

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Indian Wells to Santa Ana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Indian Wells to Santa Ana bus from?

Indian Wells to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Indian Wells to Santa Ana bus arrive?

Indian Wells to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Indian Wells to Santa Ana?

Yes, the driving distance between Indian Wells to Santa Ana is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Indian Wells to Santa Ana.

Where can I stay near Santa Ana?

There are 1579+ hotels available in Santa Ana.

Indian Wells to Santa Ana - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Indian Wells to Santa Ana by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus El Paso
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
3h 45m
$58–85
Bus via San Bernardino
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Harbor + Katellabus 200
6h 57m
$4–9
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 7m
$40–60
Drive 107.1 mi
1. Drive from Indian Wells to Santa Anacar 107.1 mi
1h 54m
$20–29

Indian Wells to Santa Ana by bus (Amtrak)

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5h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 129.6 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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