There are 4 ways to get from San Diego Zoo to Indian Wells by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via El Centro
best- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0850
7h 54m$32–66Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus 10
8h 57m$22–36Drive 120.9 mi
- Drive from San Diego Zoo to Indian Wellscar 120.9 mi
2h 24m$23–32Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h$68–126
San Diego Zoo to Indian Wells by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego Zoo to Indian Wells is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego Zoo to Indian Wells is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego Zoo to Indian Wells. However, there are services departing from University Av & 9th Av and arriving at Hwy 111 at El Dorado via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, El Centro Bus Stop and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
The distance between San Diego Zoo and Indian Wells is 215 miles. The road distance is 121.6 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego Zoo to Indian Wells without a car is to bus via El Centro which takes 7h 54m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from San Diego Zoo to Indian Wells, including transfers.
San Diego Zoo to Indian Wells bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
San Diego Zoo to Indian Wells bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Centro Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego Zoo to Indian Wells is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from San Diego Zoo to Indian Wells.
There are 1671+ hotels available in Indian Wells.
What companies run services between San Diego Zoo, CA, USA and Indian Wells, Riverside County, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from San Diego Zoo to Hwy 111 at El Dorado via University Av & 9th Av, Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, El Centro Bus Stop, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 7h 54m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-343-3451
- Website
- Sunline Transit
Bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Sunline Transit
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
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