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How to get fromCarpinteria to Indioby train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Carpinteria to Indio by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus StationbusGreyhound US1000 / ...
    5h 43m
    $51–102

  2. Drive 209.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carpinteria to Indiocar209.2 mi
    3h 35m
    $39–56

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union StationbusFlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus StationbusGreyhound US1000 / ...
    7h 29m
    $54–119

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Los Angelestrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeLAX - PSP
    5h 49m
    $145–416

  5. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus StationbusFlixBus 2054
    6h 15m
    $51–102

  6. Train, bus #2 (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Fullerton Amtrak StationtrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Indio Amtrak Bus StopbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 31m

  7. Train, bus via Fontana

    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain
    3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus
    7h 31m
    $83–104

Carpinteria to Indio by train, foot, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Carpinteria, CA, USA and Indio, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Carpinteria & Eugenia to Indio Bus Station via Transit Center, Isla Vista, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 7h 29m.

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