What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Indian Wells?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Indian Wells is to bus via San Bernardino which costs $5 - $9 and takes 7h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Indian Wells?

The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Indian Wells is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Ana and Indian Wells?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana station to Indian Wells. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Hwy 111 at El Dorado via Town Center & Hahn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Santa Ana to Indian Wells?

The distance between Santa Ana and Indian Wells is 130 miles. The road distance is 107.8 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Ana to Indian Wells without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Ana to Indian Wells without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 4m and costs $55 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Santa Ana to Indian Wells?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Santa Ana to Indian Wells, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Ana to Indian Wells bus from?

Santa Ana to Indian Wells bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Where does the Santa Ana to Indian Wells bus arrive?

Santa Ana to Indian Wells bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Santa Ana to Indian Wells?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to Indian Wells is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Santa Ana to Indian Wells.

Where can I stay near Indian Wells?

There are 2293+ hotels available in Indian Wells.

Santa Ana to Indian Wells - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Indio, CAbus Cbx
4h 4m
$58–86
Bus via San Bernardino
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Katella + Harbor to San Bernardinobus 200
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus 10
7h 5m
$5–9
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 33m
$43–65
Drive 107.2 mi
1. Drive from Santa Ana to Indian Wellscar 107.2 mi
1h 55m
$20–29

Santa Ana to Indian Wells by train and bus (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

4h 33mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 129.2 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Indian Wells, Riverside County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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