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How to get fromPalmdale to Indioby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Palmdale to Indio by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indiobus bus San Jose / ...
    5h 1m
    $42–82

  2. Drive  137.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palmdale to Indiocar car 137.8 mi
    2h 30m
    $26–37

  3. Train, bus via Indio Bus Station

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    5h 5m
    $30–50

  4. Train, bus via Fontana

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 54m
    $59–80

  5. Train, bus via Indio Bus Station #2

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    5h 50m
    $30–45

Palmdale to Indio by train, subway, foot, and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 199.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Palmdale to Indio. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to Pershing Square Station, walk to Downtown Los Angeles, then take the bus to Indio. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to Indio Bus Station via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 5m.

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