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How to get fromSanta Monica to Indian Wellsby bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Indian Wells by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Line 3 bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    3h 27m
    $206–623

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    5h 47m
    $24–35

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train SB Line
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Huntington Park
    6h 51m
    $59–78

  4. Drive  137.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Indian Wellscar car 137.4 mi
    2h 23m
    $26–37

  5. Line 4 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 5thbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    7h 7m
    $25–40

  6. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 25m

Santa Monica to Indian Wells by tram, subway, bus, and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 135.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $19–30 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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