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How to get fromSan Diego to Indioby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Indio by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Bus via El Centro

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    2. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0850
    6h 7m
    $30–49

  2. Drive  129.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Indiocar car 129.3 mi
    2h 38m
    $24–35

  3. Train, bus via San Bernardino

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Indio, CAbus bus La
    6h 53m
    $46–81

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Indio Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 19m
    $55–103

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Indio, CAbus bus Cbx
    9h 33m
    $58–120

San Diego to Indio by tram and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Indio, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Indio Bus Station via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and El Centro Bus Stop in around 6h 7m.

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