What is the cheapest way to get from La Mesa to Indio?

The cheapest way to get from La Mesa to Indio is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Mesa to Indio?

The fastest way to get from La Mesa to Indio is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between La Mesa and Indio?

No, there is no direct bus from La Mesa to Indio station. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Indio Bus Station via El Centro Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from La Mesa to Indio?

The distance between La Mesa and Indio is 191 miles. The road distance is 130.1 miles.

How do I travel from La Mesa to Indio without a car?

The best way to get from La Mesa to Indio without a car is to bus via El Centro which takes 5h 46m and costs $27 - $50.

How long does it take to get from La Mesa to Indio?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from La Mesa to Indio, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Mesa to Indio bus from?

La Mesa to Indio bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Cajon Transit Center station.

Where does the La Mesa to Indio bus arrive?

La Mesa to Indio bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Centro Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from La Mesa to Indio?

Yes, the driving distance between La Mesa to Indio is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from La Mesa to Indio.

Where can I stay near Indio?

There are 1391+ hotels available in Indio.

La Mesa to Indio - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from La Mesa to Indio by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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Bus via El Centro
best
1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
2. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0850
5h 46m
$28–46
Drive 129.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from La Mesa to Indiocar 129.4 mi
2h 37m
$24–35
Train, bus
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain
2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain
3. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Indio, CAbus La
8h 7m
$46–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Indio, CAbus Cbx
9h 59m
$60–133

La Mesa to Indio by tram and bus

7Weekly Services

5h 46mAverage Duration

$28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 190.1 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between La Mesa, CA, USA and Indio, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from La Mesa Blvd Station to Indio Bus Station via El Cajon Station, El Cajon Transit Center, and El Centro Bus Stop in around 5h 46m.

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