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How to get fromIndian Wells to Santa Monicaby plane, tram, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Indian Wells to Santa Monica by plane, tram, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    2h 47m
    $179–621

  2. Bus, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    6h 16m
    $22–43

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus El Paso / ...
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    5h 10m
    $62–90

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2054
    5h 16m
    $24–40

  5. Drive 137.3 mi

    1. Drive from Indian Wells to Santa Monicacar car 137.3 mi
    2h 22m
    $26–37

  6. Bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from 7th / Maple to Wilshire / Lincolnbus bus 20
    6h 16m
    $52–68

Indian Wells to Santa Monica by bus, foot, subway, and tram

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 142.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

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

FlixBus-us operates a bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtown 6 times a week, and the journey takes 2h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week.

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