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How to get fromOceanside to Indian Wellsby train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Oceanside to Indian Wells by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus via San Bernardino

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Indio, CAbus bus Cbx
    5h 10m
    $62–91

  2. Train, bus via Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus bus 10
    6h 44m
    $15–20

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 40m
    $46–70

  4. Drive 93.8 mi

    1. Drive from Oceanside to Indian Wellscar car 93.8 mi
    2h
    $18–25

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 57m
    $59–87

Oceanside to Indian Wells by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and Indian Wells, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Oceanside to Hwy 111 at El Dorado via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop, and Town Center & Hahn in around 5h 57m.

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