There are 5 ways to get from Chula Vista to Coachella by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via El Centro
best- Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to El Centro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0850
7h 29m$34–55Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus 10
8h 26m$18–37Train, bus via Fontana
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain
- Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus
9h 56m$88–146Drive 138.6 mi
- Drive from Chula Vista to Coachellacar 138.6 mi
2h 47m$26–37Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 39m$53–99
Chula Vista to Coachella by tram, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Coachella is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Coachella is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Chula Vista to Coachella. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Bus Terminal and arriving at Cesar Chavez at Ave 50 via El Centro Bus Stop and Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Chula Vista and Coachella is 232 miles. The road distance is 139.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Coachella without a car is to bus via El Centro which takes 7h 29m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Chula Vista to Coachella, including transfers.
Chula Vista to Coachella bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.
Chula Vista to Coachella bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Centro Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chula Vista to Coachella is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Chula Vista to Coachella.
There are 1294+ hotels available in Coachella.
What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Coachella, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from H Street Station to Cesar Chavez at Ave 50 via San Ysidro Station, San Ysidro Bus Terminal, El Centro Bus Stop, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy in around 7h 29m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Greyhound
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