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San Diego to Indio Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from San Diego to Indio?
There are usually 1 daily train trips from San Diego to Indio.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$78.97 | Avg. Price$53.67 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips11 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration6h 57m | Duration5h 44m |
Bus from San Diego to Indio: Journey Information
There are 18 intercity buses per day from San Diego to Indio. Traveling by bus from San Diego to Indio usually takes around 6 hours and 57 minutes, but the fastest Los Limousines bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 20 minutes.
| Distance | 88 mi (142 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 20m |
| Cheapest price | $45.86 |
| Most frequent service | Los Limousines |
| Bus lines | 3 |
How much is a bus ticket from San Diego to Indio?
Bus tickets for a trip from San Diego to Indio cost $61.23 on average. Tickets cheaper than $61.23 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price
Average bus ticket prices from San Diego to Indio by travel date
If you're planning to travel by bus from San Diego to Indio in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from $61 to $120. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on November 17, 2025.
If you’re looking to travel to Indio this week, bus tickets are available starting at $64.
Monthly avg. prices
Prices as travel date approaches
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 17 days in advance. This way, you can save up to $32.27 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What bus companies travel from San Diego to Indio?
There are 3 bus lines from San Diego to Indio available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 17 daily trips, Los Limousines usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 8 | 7h 13m | $82.37 |
| Greyhound | 2 | 6h 18m | $79.27 |
| Los Limousines | 17 | 7h 7m | $78.76 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 8 trips per day from San Diego to Indio, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 2 bus trips from San Diego to Indio every day, with the average journey taking around 6 hours and 18 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Indio usually start from $47.
Book Los Limousines from San Diego to Indio from $75. There are 17 Los Limousines schedules from San Diego to Indio and you can expect on average to pay for a Los Limousines ticket to Indio. In San Diego, Los Limousines departs to Indio from Cross Border Xpress CBX and 1 other station. In Indio, Los Limousines arrives at 43501 Monroe St and no other station.
An average trip on Los Limousines from San Diego to Indio takes 7 hours and 7 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to Indio in 4 hours and 20 minutes .
On weekends, Los Limousines offers 17 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Indio.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from San Diego to Indio
The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 57 minutes to cover the 142 kilometers from San Diego to Indio. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 20 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Indio at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 7:00pm. To see the times for all buses from San Diego to Indio, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 18 scheduled buses that travel from San Diego to Indio every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from San Diego to Indio; ticket prices start at $53.67.
City Information
San Diego
San Diego is known as "America's Finest City" for its sunny weather, white-sand beaches, and dazzling attractions from Belmont Park to SeaWorld. San Diego's 70 miles of pristine beaches include such gems as Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, La Jolla Cove, and Coronado Beach. The city's strong surfing culture may even inspire you to rent a surfboard and catch the epic waves, bro.
Visitors can spend days getting lost in Balboa Park, a 1,200-acre cultural hub which features 16 museums, immaculate gardens, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. The historic heart of the city, Old Town, showcases San Diego's heritage and ties to Mexican culture, while other sights like the USS Midway pay tribute to the city's military and maritime history. Leave time for some evening exploring, too! San Diego is rated the #1 best city for craft beer in America, so don't miss out on the bars in the Gaslamp Quarter: 16 walkable blocks packed with nightlife and young crowds.
Two airports, as well as many bus and train options, mean it is easy to get to San Diego from afar or from nearby cities like Tijuana, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Las Vegas.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in San Diego?
Main departure station: Cross Border Xpress CBX
Buses to Indio leave from 7 stations in San Diego.
All bus stations in San Diego:
Cross Border Xpress CBX
San Ysidro Bus Terminal
San Ysidro Transit Center
La Jolla - UC San Diego
2728 Congress St (Old Town SD)
San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
789 W Harbor Dr - Seaport Village
Where does the bus arrive in Indio?
Main arrival station: 43501 Monroe St
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Indio.
Bus stations in Indio:
43501 Monroe St
83-100 Indio Blvd
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