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How to get fromCoachella to Oceansideby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Coachella to Oceanside by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train IE-OC Line
    5h 1m
    $57–84

  2. Bus, train via Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train IE-OC Line
    7h 18m
    $14–20

  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 Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 31m
    $48–96

  4. Drive 104.5 mi

    1. Drive from Coachella to Oceansidecar car 104.5 mi
    2h 15m
    $20–28

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 49m
    $46–70

Coachella to Oceanside by bus, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Coachella to Oceanside. However, you can take the taxi to Indio, CA, take the bus to San Bernardino, CA, walk to San Bernardino - Downtown, then take the train to Oceanside. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cesar Chavez at 1st St to Oceanside via Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, and Los Angeles in around 6h 31m.

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