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Santa Monica to Coachella buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Santa Monica and Coachella takes 6h 16m and the fastest bus takes 5h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Santa Monica to Coachella. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 16m
Duration
154 mi
Distance
$27
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Line 33 bus, bus

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  1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
  2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
5h 23m
$23–43

Santa Monica to Coachella bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Santa Monica and Coachella. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santa Monica is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Coachella at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles Union Station and take an average of 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Santa Monica to Coachella.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 154.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Coachella, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Coachella Transit Hub via Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy in around 5h 23m.

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