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There are 10 ways to get from San Jose to Indio by plane, bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 53m
    $230–864

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Indiobus bus San Jose
    11h 15m
    $60–90

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    13h 55m
    $131–280

  4. Drive  461.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Indiocar car 461.5 mi
    7h 51m
    $85–122

  5. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, line 10 bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SJC - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to Indio Blvd at Transportation Cenbus bus
    6h 25m
    $234–804

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, line 10 bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to Indio Blvd at Transportation Cenbus bus
    7h 34m
    $148–332

  7. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, line 10 bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to Indio Blvd at Transportation Cenbus bus
    7h 16m
    $251–764

  8. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 38m
    $498–792

  9. Bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Bakersfieldbus bus San José
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Indiobus bus San José
    13h 20m
    $62–95

  10. Train, bus via Fontana

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 43m
    $166–318

San Jose to Indio by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration11h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 430.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

Tufesa operates a bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Indio twice daily. Tickets cost $90–120 and the journey takes 11h 15m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route once daily.

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