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 Amtrak Bus Stop via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

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 $55 - $120.

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 Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Where does the Del Mar to Indio bus arrive?

Del Mar to Indio bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak 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 1149+ hotels available in Indio.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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
$60–115
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 Cbx
7h 17m
$42–73
Drive 117 mi
1. Drive from Del Mar to Indiocar 117 mi
2h 33m
$22–31
Bus via Anaheim (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Indio Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 18m
$64–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot to Cross Border Xpressbus 4.1
2. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Indio, CAbus Cbx
19h 45m
$56–110

Del Mar to Indio by bus and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

6h 43mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Del Mar to Indio.

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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 Amtrak Bus Stop via Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 7h 18m.

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