There are 6 ways to get from Indian Wells to Tempe by plane, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Phoenix (PHX)plane PSP - PHX
2h 17m$317–1,367Bus via 24th St/Baseline PNR
cheapest- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1001 / ...
7h 38m$42–73Bus
- Take the bus from Indio, CA to Phoenixbus Cbx
4h 50m$69–99Drive 264.3 mi
- Drive from Indian Wells to Tempecar 264.3 mi
4h 14m$47–68Bus via 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenixbus Huntington Park
8h 31m$66–87Bus via 44th St/Washington (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus FlixBus 2054
9h 28m$58–88
Indian Wells to Tempe by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indian Wells to Tempe is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Indian Wells to Tempe is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs $310 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Indian Wells to Tempe. However, there are services departing from Indio, CA and arriving at Phoenix via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Indian Wells and Tempe is 284 miles. The road distance is 265.9 miles.
The best way to get from Indian Wells to Tempe without a car is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Indian Wells to Tempe, including transfers.
Indian Wells to Tempe bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from Indio, CA station.
The best way to get from Indian Wells to Tempe is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs $310 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 4h 50m.
Indian Wells to Tempe bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at Phoenix station.
Tempe is 1h ahead of Indian Wells. It is currently 9:10 AM in Indian Wells and 10:10 AM in Tempe.
What companies run services between Indian Wells, Riverside County, CA, USA and Tempe, AZ, USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Phoenix (PHX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, CBX Cross Border Express operates a bus from Indio, CA to Phoenix 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 4h. Limousine Express also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Phoenix via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Border Xpress
Bus from Indio, CA to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Cross Border Xpress
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Indio, CA to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $45–65
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Indio Bus Station to 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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Yes, the driving distance between Indian Wells to Tempe is 266 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Indian Wells to Tempe.
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