The average bus between Bakersfield and Indio takes 7h 26m and the fastest bus takes 4h 50m. 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 4 times a day between Bakersfield and Indio. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Bakersfield is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Indio at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 7h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
Bakersfield to Indio bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.
Bakersfield to Indio bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indio Bus Station.
Book your Bakersfield to Indio bus tickets online with Amtrak and Greyhound USA.
The distance between Bakersfield and Indio is 315.6 km. The road distance is 385 km.
You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Indio Bus Station via Los Angeles and Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 40m.