There are 5 ways to get from Tempe to Indian Wells by tram, plane, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)
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Tram, fly
best- Take the tram from McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd to 44th St/Washingtontram
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane PHX - PSP
3h 6m$117–492Bus via 24th St/Baseline PNR
cheapest- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
7h 42m$32–78Bus
- Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Indio Bus Stationbus El Paso
6h 57m$67–87Drive 264.1 mi
- Drive from Tempe to Indian Wellscar 264.1 mi
4h 16m$49–70Bus #2 (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Indio Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2054
9h 24m$43–73
Tempe to Indian Wells by tram, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tempe to Indian Wells is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 9h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Tempe to Indian Wells is to tram and fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $110 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tempe to Indian Wells. However, there are services departing from University Dr & McClintock Dr and arriving at Hwy 111 at El Dorado via 24th St/Baseline PNR, Phoenix Bus Station and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between Tempe and Indian Wells is 285 miles. The road distance is 265.6 miles.
The best way to get from Tempe to Indian Wells without a car is to bus which takes 6h 57m and costs $65 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Tempe to Indian Wells, including transfers.
Tempe to Indian Wells bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
Tempe to Indian Wells bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indio Bus Station.
Indian Wells is 1h behind Tempe. It is currently 1:58 PM in Tempe and 12:58 PM in Indian Wells.
Yes, the driving distance between Tempe to Indian Wells is 266 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Tempe to Indian Wells.
What companies run services between Tempe, AZ, USA and Indian Wells, Riverside County, CA, USA?
Omnibus Express operates a bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Indio Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–80 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–470
- Phone
- +1 (602) 253-5000
- csr@valleymetro.org
- Website
- valleymetro.org
Tram from McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd to 44th St/Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.valleymetro.org
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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