What is the cheapest way to get from Indio to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Indio to Palo Alto is to bus which costs $65 - $95 and takes 14h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Indio to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Indio to Palo Alto is to fly and Caltrain which takes 2h 51m and costs $310 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Indio and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Indio to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Indio and arriving at El Camino & Churchill via King & Virginia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.

How far is it from Indio to Palo Alto?

The distance between Indio and Palo Alto is 463 miles. The road distance is 481.4 miles.

How do I travel from Indio to Palo Alto without a car?

The best way to get from Indio to Palo Alto without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 55m and costs $130 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Indio to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Indio to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Indio to Palo Alto bus from?

Indio to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Indio station.

Bus or fly from Indio to Palo Alto?

The best way to get from Indio to Palo Alto is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $210 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $95 and takes 14h 2m.

Where does the Indio to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Indio to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant station.

Can I drive from Indio to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Indio to Palo Alto is 481 miles. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Indio to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 494+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Indio to Palo Alto - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Caltrain

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There are 8 ways to get from Indio to Palo Alto by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly to San Francisco International Airport
best
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PSP - SFO
3h 1m
$216–414
Bus via Bakersfield
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Indio to Bakersfieldbus Guadalajara
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Josebus Guadalajara
15h 22m
$64–101
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
13h 55m
$133–295
Bus
1. Take the bus from Indio to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus Nogales
14h 2m
$68–95
Drive 478.6 mi
1. Drive from Indio to Palo Altocar 478.6 mi
8h 6m
$88–127
Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane PSP - SJC
2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northboundtrain
2h 51m
$310–895
Bus, train via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
14h 16m
$133–301
Bus, train via San Bernardino
1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain
15h 37m
$147–320

Indio to Palo Alto by bus and train

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13h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 460.7 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Indio, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from Indio to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant twice daily. Tickets cost $90–120 and the journey takes 12h 10m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route once daily.

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