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How to get fromCoachella to Montereyby plane, shuttle, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Coachella to Monterey by plane, shuttle, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PSP - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    5h 26m
    $281–481

  2. Drive 445.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Coachella to Montereycar car 445.4 mi
    7h 45m
    $82–118

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    14h 19m
    $132–280

  4. Bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    14h 32m
    $116–186

  5. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PSP - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4h 13m
    $191–521

  6. Bus, train via Coachella Transit Hub

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    14h 42m
    $132–285

  7. Bus, train via Fontana

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    16h 12m
    $170–324

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Gilroybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    16h 48m
    $124–169

Coachella to Monterey by bus, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration14h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 555.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Coachella Transit Hub to Tyler / Franklin via Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 14h 32m.

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