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How to get fromSacramento to Indio, CAby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Sacramento to Indio, CA by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SMF - PSP
    3h 6m
    $112–358

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indiobus bus San Jose / ...
    10h 51m
    $89–168

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indiobus bus San Jose / ...
    17h 40m
    $182–450

  4. Drive  506.2 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Indio, CAcar car 506.2 mi
    8h 21m
    $93–134

  5. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    5h 46m
    $228–464

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    5h 6m
    $333–903

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    4. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Indio, CAbus bus La
    15h 2m
    $91–145

Sacramento to Indio, CA by bus and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration10h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 468.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Indio, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Indio via Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station, Spring St & 7th St, and Downtown Los Angeles in around 10h 51m.

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