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How to get fromSalinas to Indioby train, plane, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Salinas to Indio by train, plane, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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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 53m
    $247–465

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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

  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
    $132–274

  4. Drive 426.3 mi

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

  5. 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
    $342–948

  6. 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 32m
    $346–913

  7. 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
    $269–920

  8. Bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 20m
    $116–174

  9. 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
    $167–307

Salinas to Indio by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 543.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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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