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How to get fromSan Marcos to Indian Wellsby train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from San Marcos to Indian Wells by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 6m
    $48–72

  2. Drive 91.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Marcos to Indian Wellscar car 91.7 mi
    1h 56m
    $17–25

  3. Train, bus via San Bernardino

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus bus 10
    8h 26m
    $18–26

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 41m
    $60–86

San Marcos to Indian Wells by tram, train, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between San Marcos, CA, USA and Indian Wells, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to Hwy 111 at El Dorado via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, Oceanside, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop, and Town Center & Hahn in around 8h 41m.

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