What is the cheapest way to get from Indio to San Marcos?

The cheapest way to get from Indio to San Marcos is to bus and train via Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen which costs $15 - $26 and takes 7h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Indio to San Marcos?

The fastest way to get from Indio to San Marcos is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $18 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Indio and San Marcos?

No, there is no direct bus from Indio station to San Marcos. However, there are services departing from Indio Bus Station and arriving at Mission Rd & Pico Av via Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 and Vista Transit Center Stall 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Indio to San Marcos?

The distance between Indio and San Marcos is 192 miles. The road distance is 99.3 miles.

How do I travel from Indio to San Marcos without a car?

The best way to get from Indio to San Marcos without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 55m and costs $35 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Indio to San Marcos?

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Indio to San Marcos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Indio to San Marcos bus from?

Indio to San Marcos bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.

Where does the Indio to San Marcos bus arrive?

Indio to San Marcos bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Can I drive from Indio to San Marcos?

Yes, the driving distance between Indio to San Marcos is 99 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Indio to San Marcos.

Where can I stay near San Marcos?

There are 980+ hotels available in San Marcos.

Indio to San Marcos - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Indio to San Marcos by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus El Paso
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
5h 55m
$38–64
Bus, train via Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
7h 6m
$16–26
Bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus FlixBus 2017
7h 39m
$37–68
Drive 98.7 mi
1. Drive from Indio to San Marcoscar 98.7 mi
2h 8m
$18–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
2. Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Centerbus 235
13h 19m
$74–141

Indio to San Marcos by bus, foot, train, and tram

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5h 55mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 190.5 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Indio Bus Station to Mission Rd & Pico Av via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Vista Transit Center Stall 7 in around 7h 39m.

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