What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Indio?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Indio is to line 33 bus and bus which costs $18 - $40 and takes 4h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Indio?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Indio is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Indio?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Indio. However, there are services departing from Wilshire / Lincoln and arriving at Indio via Downtown Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Indio?

The distance between Santa Monica and Indio is 146 miles. The road distance is 141.8 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Monica to Indio without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Indio without a car is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 3h 57m and costs $30 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to Indio?

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Santa Monica to Indio, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Indio bus from?

Santa Monica to Indio bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Wilshire / Lincoln station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Indio bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Indio bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 6th / Main station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Indio?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Indio is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Santa Monica to Indio.

Where can I stay near Indio?

There are 1384+ hotels available in Indio.

Santa Monica to Indio - 5 ways to travel via train, line 20 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Indio by bus, train, car, tram, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Line 20 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to 6th / Mainbus 20
2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indiobus San Jose / ...
3h 57m
$31–67
Tram, bus
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Maravilla Stationtram Metro E Line
2. Take the bus from East Los Angeles to Indiobus Huntington Park
4h 32m
$18–32
Train, bus
1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain SB Line
2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus Huntington Park
5h 51m
$58–77
Drive 141 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Indiocar 141 mi
2h 26m
$26–38
Line 33 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
4h 43m
$19–37

Santa Monica to Indio by bus

98Weekly Buses

3h 57mAverage Duration

$31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 145.4 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Indio, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to Indio via 6th / Main and Downtown Los Angeles in around 3h 57m.

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