Rome2Rio

How to get fromOttawa to Indian Wellsby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

Find Transport to Indian Wells

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Ottawa to Indian Wells by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane YOW - PSP
    10h 58m
    $228–773

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    3. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train
    5. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Indio, CAbus bus Cbx
    2d 14h
    $810–1,984

  3. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 18h
    $408–731

  4. Drive  2,684.2 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Indian Wellscar car 2,684.2 mi
    45h 10m
    $615–888

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 19h
    $725–1,623

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Clarksville Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Clarksville Park & Ride to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 23h
    $438–821

Ottawa to Indian Wells by bus and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$408Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ottawa to Indian Wells.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,309.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 58m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Indian Wells, Riverside County, CA, USA?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and WestJet fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottawa to Hwy 111 at El Dorado via Detroit Bus Station, Chicago, St Louis Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 2d 18h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers