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How to get fromSanta Monica to Indioby bus, train, car, plane, tram or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Monica to Indio by bus, train, car, plane, tram, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Line 20 bus, bus

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    1. Take the bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to 6th / Mainbus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indiobus bus San José
    4h 6m
    $16–30

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train SB Line
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Huntington Park
    5h 49m
    $58–77

  3. Drive 141 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Indiocar car 141 mi
    2h 25m
    $26–38

  4. Line 3 bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    3h 34m
    $106–373

  5. Line 720 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to 6th / Mainbus bus 720 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indiobus bus San Jose / ...
    4h 22m
    $32–67

  6. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    4h 27m
    $26–54

  7. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    4h 43m
    $23–42

Santa Monica to Indio by bus

Calendar42Weekly Buses
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Indio, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to Indio via 6th / Main and Los Angeles Downtown in around 4h 6m.

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