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Indio

California, United States · North America

About Indio

Indio sits on the route: 10 minutes from Coachella, 34km from Joshua Tree National Park.

Indio is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 87,533, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Indio sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Indio to your route.

About Indio

Indio is a former and future train station in Indio, California. Rail service began on May 29, 1876, by the Southern Pacific. The station was a stop on the transcontinental Sunset Limited; that service was commuted to Amtrak in 1971. The Eagle (later Texas Eagle) started serving the city with that line's commencement.

Read more Indio continued to see service until October 1998, closing due to low ridership. On the south side of the tracks is the Indio Bus Station, served by Greyhound Lines. The Riverside County Transportation Commission was awarded $8.6 million in 2019 to construct a temporary platform to reestablish limited service to the city during major festivals, but these plans were canceled in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic after arrangements with Union Pacific could not be resolved. The commission is also investigating the possibility of reinstating normal passenger service from Los Angeles to Indio along the Coachella Valley–San Gorgonio Pass Rail Corridor.

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Where is Indio located?

Indio is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 33.7207 latitude, -116.2168 longitude.

What is the population of Indio?

Indio has a population of approximately 87,533 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
87,533
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
33.7207, -116.2168

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911
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Worth the detour from Indio

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Palm Springs

A desert resort city known for its mid-century modern architecture, hot springs, and the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway ascending Mount San Jacinto.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

The Ace Hotel & Swim Club

A desert hotspot in Palm Springs that regularly hosts car culture events and has become a gathering point for the vintage auto community.

33 km · about 40 min drive

national park

Joshua Tree National Park

Where the Mojave and Colorado deserts meet, featuring twisted Joshua trees and surreal boulder formations.

34 km · about 40 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Indio.

Coachella

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6 km awayPop. 44,635

Bermuda Dunes

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7 km awayPop. 7,282

Vista Santa Rosa

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10 km awayPop. 2,926

La Quinta

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11 km awayPop. 40,476

Thermal

🇺🇸 United States

11 km awayPop. 2,865

Indian Wells

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12 km awayPop. 5,289

Palm Desert

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15 km awayPop. 51,869

Rancho Mirage

🇺🇸 United States

18 km awayPop. 18,083

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