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There are 18 intercity buses per day from Indio to San Diego. Traveling by bus from Indio to San Diego usually takes around 8 hours and 41 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus US bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 55 minutes.
| Distance | 88 mi (142 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 55m |
| Cheapest price | $25.98 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 3 |
Average score for buses from Indio to San Diego
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: It was nice, one suggestion of me.Make a bus stop in Salton City CA. People who are live in Salton City, have difficulty to travel to Indio to catch the Greanyhund bus, At the AmPm have enough place to stop.,.make people life easier.at travel. Cons: Make bus stop at Salton City CA. We are esolated from the City. No public transportation. Tips: N/A.
Bus tickets for a trip from Indio to San Diego cost $36.10 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Bus tickets from Indio to San Diego are expected to cost between $34 and $47 over the next four weeks. If you're planning a trip to San Diego within the next week, you can find the cheapest bus tickets starting from $36. Don't wait too long to book your ticket, as prices tend to rise as the travel date approaches.
To save money on bus tickets, buy them as early as possible. Bus carriers usually charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel. Book your ticket at least 24 days in advance to save up to $36.55.
There are 3 bus lines from Indio to San Diego available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 9 daily trips, Greyhound 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 | 6 | 5h 57m | $67.29 |
| Greyhound | 9 | 8h 18m | $43.62 |
| Los Limousines | 11 | 10h 8m | $57.21 |
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 6 trips per day from Indio to San Diego, 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 9 bus trips from Indio to San Diego every day, with the average journey taking around 8 hours and 18 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to San Diego usually start from $26.
Book Los Limousines from Indio to San Diego from $56. There are 11 trips per day offered by Los Limousines from Indio to San Diego and you can expect on average to pay for a Los Limousines ticket to San Diego. In Indio, Los Limousines departs to San Diego from 43501 Monroe St . In San Diego, Los Limousines arrives at Cross Border Xpress CBX and one other station.
An average trip on Los Limousines from Indio to San Diego takes 10 hours and 8 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to San Diego in 4 hours and 55 minutes .
On weekends, Los Limousines offers 11 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to San Diego.
The bus takes an average of 8 hours and 41 minutes to cover the 88 miles from Indio to San Diego. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 55 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.
Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to San Diego, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 4:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Indio to San Diego, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 18 scheduled buses that travel from Indio to San Diego 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 Indio to San Diego; ticket prices start at $38.00.
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.
Buses to San Diego leave from 3 stations in Indio.
83-100 Indio Blvd
43501 Monroe St
Coachella Valley - 51700 Madison St
Buses arrive in San Diego at 7 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
San Ysidro Bus Terminal
San Ysidro Transit Center
Cross Border Xpress CBX
La Jolla - UC San Diego
San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
789 W Harbor Dr - Seaport Village
2728 Congress St (Old Town SD)
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