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How to get fromSouth Lake Tahoe to Indioby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from South Lake Tahoe to Indio by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport

    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 58m
    $125–411

  2. Drive 497.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Lake Tahoe to Indiocar car 497.3 mi
    9h 7m
    $91–132

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge to San Jose Park and Ridebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Indiobus bus San Jose
    18h 11m
    $200–233

  4. 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 Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 41m
    $192–417

  5. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SMF - ONT
    3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 55m
    $242–823

  6. Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Stateline, NV - Bally's to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane RNO - BUR
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 19m
    $558–830

South Lake Tahoe to Indio by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 572.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA and Indio, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from South Lake Tahoe to Indio via Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge, San Jose Park and Ride, Tamien Station, Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara & 1st, King & Virginia, and San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant in around 18h 11m.

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