What is the cheapest way to get from Coachella to San Jose?

The cheapest way to get from Coachella to San Jose is to bus via Los Angeles which costs $70 - $160 and takes 11h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Coachella to San Jose?

The fastest way to get from Coachella to San Jose is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $140 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Coachella and San Jose?

No, there is no direct bus from Coachella to San Jose station. However, there are services departing from Coachella Transit Hub and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station via Indio Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.

How far is it from Coachella to San Jose?

The distance between Coachella and San Jose is 482 miles. The road distance is 467.9 miles.

How do I travel from Coachella to San Jose without a car?

The best way to get from Coachella to San Jose without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 11h 23m and costs $70 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Coachella to San Jose?

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Coachella to San Jose, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coachella to San Jose bus from?

Coachella to San Jose bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Indio Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Coachella to San Jose?

The best way to get from Coachella to San Jose is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 11h 23m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $450 and takes 2h 15m.

Where does the Coachella to San Jose bus arrive?

Coachella to San Jose bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Can I drive from Coachella to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Coachella to San Jose is 468 miles. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Coachella to San Jose.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 442+ hotels available in San Jose.

Coachella to San Jose - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, Caltrain, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Coachella to San Jose by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, car, or subway

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Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain
best
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PSP - SFO
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3h 26m
$241–432
Bus via Los Angeles
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
11h 23m
$70–151
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
14h 52m
$150–316
Drive 465.2 mi
1. Drive from Coachella to San Josecar 465.2 mi
7h 55m
$85–123
Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane PSP - OAK
2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
3h 1m
$334–863
Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane PSP - SJC
2h 15m
$144–444
Bus
1. Take the bus from Indio to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus Nogales
12h 47m
$89–121
Bus, train via Coachella Transit Hub
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
14h 53m
$150–321
Bus, train via Fontana
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus
2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain
16h 13m
$184–354

Coachella to San Jose by bus and foot

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Distance: 479.5 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Coachella, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Coachella Transit Hub to San Jose Diridon Station via Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 11h 23m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines flies from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) 3 times a week.

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