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How to get fromCarlsbad to Coachellaby train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Carlsbad to Coachella by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    5h 49m
    $47–97

  2. Train, bus #3

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus bus 10
    7h 40m
    $18–25

  3. Train, bus via San Bernardino

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino Depottrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Huntington Park
    6h 37m
    $60–80

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2017
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    7h 3m
    $36–69

  5. Drive 107.3 mi

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Coachellacar car 107.3 mi
    2h 19m
    $20–29

  6. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 16m
    $48–70

Carlsbad to Coachella by train, foot, and bus

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Coachella, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to Cesar Chavez at Ave 50 via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy in around 7h 3m.

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