What is the cheapest way to get from Indio, CA to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Indio, CA to San Diego is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Indio, CA to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Indio, CA to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Indio, CA and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Indio, CA to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Indio and arriving at San Diego via Main / 7th and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Indio, CA to San Diego?

The distance between Indio, CA and San Diego is 216 miles. The road distance is 130.1 miles.

How do I travel from Indio, CA to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Indio, CA to San Diego without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 35m and costs $60 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Indio, CA to San Diego?

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Indio, CA to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Indio, CA to San Diego bus from?

Indio, CA to San Diego bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Indio station.

Where does the Indio, CA to San Diego bus arrive?

Indio, CA to San Diego bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Downtown Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Indio, CA to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Indio, CA to San Diego is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Indio, CA to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 2311+ hotels available in San Diego.

Indio, CA to San Diego - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Indio, CA to San Diego 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
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Anatrain
3. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diegotrain
6h 35m
$61–117
Drive 129.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Indio, CA to San Diegocar 129.4 mi
2h 36m
$24–35
Bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from Indio to Downtown Los Angelesbus Nogales / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 16m
$71–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
11h 24m
$70–131

Indio, CA to San Diego by bus, foot, and train

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6h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 214.7 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Indio, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Indio to San Diego via Downtown Los Angeles, Main / 7th, Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, and Los Angeles in around 7h 16m.

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