What is the cheapest way to get from Del Mar to Indio?

The cheapest way to get from Del Mar to Indio is to train and bus via San Bernardino which costs $16 - $24 and takes 8h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Del Mar to Indio?

The fastest way to get from Del Mar to Indio is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Del Mar and Indio?

No, there is no direct bus from Del Mar to Indio. However, there are services departing from Camino Del Mar & 15th St and arriving at Indio, CA via Plaza St & Highway 101, Escondido and San Bernardino, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Del Mar to Indio?

The distance between Del Mar and Indio is 196 miles. The road distance is 117.7 miles.

How do I travel from Del Mar to Indio without a car?

The best way to get from Del Mar to Indio without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 43m and costs $45 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Del Mar to Indio?

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Del Mar to Indio, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Del Mar to Indio bus from?

Del Mar to Indio bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Escondido station.

Where does the Del Mar to Indio bus arrive?

Del Mar to Indio bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at San Bernardino station.

Can I drive from Del Mar to Indio?

Yes, the driving distance between Del Mar to Indio is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Del Mar to Indio.

Where can I stay near Indio?

There are 1391+ hotels available in Indio.

Del Mar to Indio - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Del Mar to Indio by train, bus, car, or tram

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Train, bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Indio Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 43m
$48–90
Train, bus via San Bernardino #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Indio Blvd at Transportation Cenbus 10
8h 9m
$16–24
Train, bus via San Bernardino
1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Indio, CAbus La / ...
7h 17m
$40–72
Drive 117 mi
1. Drive from Del Mar to Indiocar 117 mi
2h 33m
$22–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Escondido to San Bernardinobus Lxus 2101
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Indio, CAbus La / ...
7h 29m
$56–95
Tram, bus
1. Take the tram from UTC Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
2. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Indio, CAbus Cbx
11h 4m
$60–125

Del Mar to Indio by bus and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

6h 43mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 194.7 mi
Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Del Mar, CA, USA and Indio, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Indio, CA via Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Plaza St & Highway 101, Escondido Transit Center Stall 13, Escondido, San Bernardino, and San Bernardino, CA in around 7h 29m.

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