The cheapest and fastest buses from San Diego, CA to Indio, CA
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
5 h 49 m
Average duration
5 h 49 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
142 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Diego, CA to Indio, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Diego, CA to Indio, CA will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 1 buses that leave San Diego, CA for Indio, CA on Sun, Dec 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 142 km distance in an average of 5 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 49 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 5 h 49 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Live departures
San Diego, CA to Indio, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Diego, CA to Indio, CA buses for tomorrow, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:01 PM San Diego, CA | 5h49 | 2:50 AM Indio, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Diego, CA to Indio, CA
Buses from San Diego, CA to Indio, CA run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $43 (€34) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 19:40. The fastest bus covers the 88 miles (142 km) distance in 5h 49m.
Distance 88 miles (142 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€34) |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 5h 49m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 19:40 |
FAQs: Bus from San Diego, CA to Indio, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Diego, CA to Indio, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Indio, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
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