There are 4 ways to get from Indianapolis to Palm Desert by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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 Indianapolis (IND) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane IND - PSP
8h 4m$207–762Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
42h 56m$309–501Train, bus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardinotrain
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
2d 3h$605–1,416Drive 1,945.2 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Palm Desertcar 1,945.2 mi
31h 22m$355–513
Indianapolis to Palm Desert by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Palm Desert is to bus which costs $300 - $500 and takes 42h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Palm Desert is to fly which takes 8h 4m and costs $200 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via St Louis Bus Station and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 56m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Palm Desert is 1750 miles. The road distance is 1956.6 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Palm Desert without a car is to bus which takes 42h 56m and costs $300 - $500.
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Indianapolis to Palm Desert, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Palm Desert is to fly which takes 8h 4m and costs $200 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $500 and takes 42h 56m.
Indianapolis to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Palm Desert is 3h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 7:18 AM in Indianapolis and 4:18 AM in Palm Desert.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via St Louis Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 42h 56m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Palm Springs International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–440
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Palm Desert is 1957 miles. It takes approximately 31h 22m to drive from Indianapolis to Palm Desert.
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