What is the cheapest way to get from Carmel Valley to Coachella?

The cheapest way to get from Carmel Valley to Coachella is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmel Valley to Coachella?

The fastest way to get from Carmel Valley to Coachella is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Carmel Valley and Coachella?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmel Valley station to Coachella. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Cesar Chavez at Ave 50 via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Town Center & Hahn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

How far is it from Carmel Valley to Coachella?

The distance between Carmel Valley and Coachella is 205 miles. The road distance is 122.2 miles.

How do I travel from Carmel Valley to Coachella without a car?

The best way to get from Carmel Valley to Coachella without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 41m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Carmel Valley to Coachella?

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Carmel Valley to Coachella, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmel Valley to Coachella bus from?

Carmel Valley to Coachella bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Where does the Carmel Valley to Coachella bus arrive?

Carmel Valley to Coachella bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Carmel Valley to Coachella?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmel Valley to Coachella is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Carmel Valley to Coachella.

Where can I stay near Coachella?

There are 1265+ hotels available in Coachella.

Carmel Valley to Coachella - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carmel Valley to Coachella by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train, bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 41m
Drive 121.5 mi
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1. Drive from Carmel Valley to Coachellacar 121.5 mi
2h 31m
$23–32
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 11m
Train, bus via San Bernardino
1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus 10
8h 46m
$40–52

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Distance: 203.8 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Carmel Valley, San Diego County, CA, USA and Coachella, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Carmel Valley to Cesar Chavez at Ave 50 via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop, and Town Center & Hahn in around 7h 11m.

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