There are 5 ways to get from Indianapolis to Palm Springs by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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Fly to Palm Springs International Airport
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane IND - PSP
8h 51m$163–703Bus (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
44h 3m$310–621Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus
2d 3h$628–1,454Drive 1,956.9 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Palm Springscar 1,956.9 mi
31h 33m$358–516Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane IND - LAX
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus
11h 34m$202–436
Indianapolis to Palm Springs by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Palm Springs is to fly and bus which costs $200 - $440 and takes 11h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Palm Springs is to fly which takes 8h 51m and costs $160 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Indian Canyon at Alejo via St Louis Bus Station, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy and Town Center & Hahn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 3m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Palm Springs is 1741 miles. The road distance is 1968.3 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Palm Springs without a car is to bus which takes 44h 3m and costs $310 - $650.
It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Indianapolis to Palm Springs, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Palm Springs is to fly which takes 8h 51m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $650 and takes 44h 3m.
Indianapolis to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Palm Springs is 3h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 11:03 PM in Indianapolis and 8:03 PM in Palm Springs.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Indian Canyon at Alejo via St Louis Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, and Town Center & Hahn in around 44h 3m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Palm Springs International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Indianapolis to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Los Angeles International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
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 Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 44m
- 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
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–550
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Palm Springs is 1968 miles. It takes approximately 31h 33m to drive from Indianapolis to Palm Springs.
There are 1734+ hotels available in Palm Springs.





