The average bus between Bakersfield and Indio takes 7h 54m and the fastest bus takes 5h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bakersfield to Indio. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Bakersfield and Indio. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Bakersfield is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Indio at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 7h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bakersfield to Indio? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Indio. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield station and arriving at Indio station via Los Angeles station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
Bakersfield to Indio bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.
Bakersfield to Indio bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Indio station.
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The distance between Bakersfield and Indio is 315.6 km. The road distance is 376 km.
You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Indio via Los Angeles, Alameda / Los Angeles, Spring / 7th, and Downtown Los Angeles in around 5h 38m.