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How to get fromSouth Lake Tahoe to Indian Wellsby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from South Lake Tahoe to Indian Wells by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SMF - PSP
    7h 55m
    $110–391

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 37m
    $81–171

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 28m
    $193–413

  4. Drive 493.7 mi

    1. Drive from South Lake Tahoe to Indian Wellscar car 493.7 mi
    9h 4m
    $91–131

  5. Bus via San Jose

    1. Take the bus from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge to San Jose Park and Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Huntington Parkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 41m
    $231–279

South Lake Tahoe to Indian Wells by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 567.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA and Indian Wells, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Us 50 to Hwy 111 at El Dorado via South Lake Tahoe Wye, Sacramento - Amtrak, 8Th St & K St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 17h 37m.

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