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How to get fromSalinas to Indioby train, plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 10 ways to get from Salinas to Indio by train, plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    5h 57m
    $170–543

  2. Bus via Bakersfield

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Indiobus bus
    13h 25m
    $62–99

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    12h 15m
    $129–260

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Indiobus bus San Jose
    12h 35m
    $63–89

  5. Drive 426.3 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to Indiocar car 426.3 mi
    7h 18m
    $78–113

  6. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SJC - PSP
    5h 7m
    $207–748

  7. Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    6h 37m
    $189–711

  8. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 4m
    $169–620

  9. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    13h 2m
    $129–254

  10. Train, bus via Fontana

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain 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
    14h 3m
    $166–298

Salinas to Indio by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 543.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Indio via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station and Gilroy in around 12h 35m.

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