What is the cheapest way to get from Escondido to Indio?

The cheapest way to get from Escondido to Indio is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Escondido to Indio?

The fastest way to get from Escondido to Indio is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Escondido and Indio?

No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to Indio. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 and arriving at Indio Amtrak Bus Stop via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Escondido to Indio?

The distance between Escondido and Indio is 196 miles. The road distance is 99.7 miles.

How do I travel from Escondido to Indio without a car?

The best way to get from Escondido to Indio without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 9m and costs $40 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Escondido to Indio?

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Escondido to Indio, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Escondido to Indio bus from?

Escondido to Indio bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Where does the Escondido to Indio bus arrive?

Escondido to Indio bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Escondido to Indio?

Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to Indio is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Escondido to Indio.

Where can I stay near Indio?

There are 1390+ hotels available in Indio.

Escondido to Indio - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Escondido to Indio by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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
best
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 9m
$42–64
Drive 99.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Escondido to Indiocar 99.1 mi
2h 5m
$19–27
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 54m
$56–105
Train, bus via Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen
1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Indio Blvd at Transportation Cenbus 10
7h 58m
$26–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus 235
2. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Indio, CAbus Cbx
11h 52m
$56–101

Escondido to Indio by tram, train, foot, and bus

9Weekly Services

7h 9mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Escondido to Indio.

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Distance: 194.9 mi
Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to Indio Amtrak Bus Stop via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 7h 54m.

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