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How to get fromIndio to Carmelby plane, shuttle, bus, train, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Indio to Carmel by plane, shuttle, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Palm Springs International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PSP - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 21m
    $270–469

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indio to Gilroybus bus Nogales
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    15h 24m
    $68–96

  3. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    13h 50m
    $212–378

  4. Drive 445.5 mi

    1. Drive from Indio to Carmelcar car 445.5 mi
    7h 44m
    $82–118

  5. Fly Palm Springs International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PSP - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    5h 5m
    $350–949

  6. Bus to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 57m
    $275–922

  7. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    7h 45m
    $302–753

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    13h 53m
    $138–287

  9. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    14h 14m
    $137–290

  10. Bus, train #3

    1. Take the bus from Indio to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus Guadalajara
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    14h 55m
    $131–279

Indio to Carmel by bus and foot

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration15h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 557.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Indio, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Indio to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center via Gilroy, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl in around 15h 24m.

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