There are 9 ways to get from Indian Wells to Monterey by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
best- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)PSP - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage
4h 31m$204–774Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US1210 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas Train StationFlixBus 2005
13h$72–180Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles DowntownFlixBus 2054
- Take the train from Los Angeles to SalinasCoast Starlight
15h 1m$112–210Drive 438 mi
- Drive from Indian Wells to Monterey438 mi
7h 34m$80–116Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)PSP - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage
5h 40m$174–509Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)PSP - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitas
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage
6h 14m$213–788Bus, train via Anaheim (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Los Angeles to SalinasCoast Starlight
16h 19mBus, train via Fontana
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center
- Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Station
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinas
16h 19m$140–233Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 612 Wall St - Los AngelesEl Paso
- Take a shuttle bus from Los Angeles to Salinas - 116 E Alisal StCbx
13h 57m$104–148
Indian Wells to Monterey by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indian Wells to Monterey is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Indian Wells to Monterey is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 31m and costs $200 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Indian Wells to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 at El Dorado and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
The distance between Indian Wells and Monterey is 483 miles. The road distance is 440.5 miles.
The best way to get from Indian Wells to Monterey without a car is to bus which takes 13h and costs $70 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Indian Wells to Monterey, including transfers.
Indian Wells to Monterey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.
Indian Wells to Monterey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indian Wells to Monterey is 441 miles. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Indian Wells to Monterey.
There are 263+ hotels available in Monterey.
What companies run services between Indian Wells, Riverside County, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at El Dorado to Tyler / Franklin via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Salinas Train Station, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 13h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Coliseum to Milpitas
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fontana to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $9–12
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Online Discount
- $50–60
- Standard Rate
- $57
Shuttle from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Online Discount
- $60–75
- Standard Rate
- $70
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Online Discount
- $50–60
- Standard Rate
- $57
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Indio Bus Station to 612 Wall St - Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Shuttle from Los Angeles to Salinas - 116 E Alisal St
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide




















