Santa Monica to Coachella Buses

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: $29
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Line 33 bus, bus

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Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 33
Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...

5h 23m

$22–38

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.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:50 AM → 12:13 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 3:43 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
11:11 AM → 4:43 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 5:13 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:50 AM → 12:13 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 3:43 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
11:11 AM → 4:43 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 5:13 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:00 AM → 12:13 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 3:43 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
11:07 AM → 4:43 PM
5h 36m • 2 changes
12:03 PM → 5:13 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:00 AM → 12:13 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 3:43 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
11:07 AM → 4:43 PM
5h 36m • 2 changes
12:03 PM → 5:13 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:50 AM → 12:13 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 3:43 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
11:11 AM → 4:43 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 5:13 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:50 AM → 12:13 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 3:43 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
11:11 AM → 4:43 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 5:13 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:50 AM → 12:13 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 3:43 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
11:11 AM → 4:43 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes

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