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How to get fromSacramento Airport (SMF) to Indian Wellsby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Indian Wells by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SMF - PSP
    1h 52m
    $107–375

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    13h 35m
    $79–167

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    20h 34m
    $192–399

  4. Drive 514 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Indian Wellscar car 514 mi
    8h 33m
    $94–136

  5. Bus via Merced

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Merced to Huntington Parkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 10m
    $111–167

Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Indian Wells by bus and foot

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration13h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 453.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Indian Wells, Riverside County, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal A to Hwy 111 at El Dorado via J St. at 8th St., 8Th St & K St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 13h 35m.

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