There are 8 ways to get from Iowa to Indio by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Des Moines
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane DSM - PSP
8h 57m$161–725Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field
cheapest- Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane SUX - PSP
12h 51m$123–507Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso to Indio Bus Stationbus
35h 27m$303–402Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to San Bernardinotrain
- Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Indio, CAbus La
41h 22m$497–1,114Drive 1,641.9 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Indiocar 1,641.9 mi
27h 16m$300–433Fly from Omaha
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane OMA - PSP
11h 12m$125–605Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane CID - PSP
12h 23mBus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Tulsabus Jefferson Lines 801
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
40h 25m$314–483
Iowa to Indio by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Indio is to fly which costs $120 - $550 and takes 12h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Indio is to fly which takes 8h 57m and costs $160 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Indio station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Indio Bus Station via On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City and El Paso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 27m.
The distance between Iowa and Indio is 1402 miles. The road distance is 1651.5 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Indio without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 35h 27m and costs $300 - $410.
It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Iowa to Indio, including transfers.
Iowa to Indio bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Iowa to Indio is to fly which takes 8h 57m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $300 - $410 and takes 35h 27m.
Iowa to Indio bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Indio is 2h behind Iowa. It is currently 7:44 PM in Iowa and 5:44 PM in Indio.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Indio, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Indio Bus Station via Kansas City, On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, and El Paso in around 35h 27m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Omaha to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Omaha to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $420–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Des Moines to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Indio is 1652 miles. It takes approximately 27h 16m to drive from Iowa to Indio.
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