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How to get fromCoachella to San Marcosby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Coachella to San Marcos 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
    6h 3m
    $59–91

  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
    8h 20m
    $16–27

  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
    7h 33m
    $48–103

  4. 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
    7h 51m
    $48–72

  5. Drive 102.6 mi

    1. Drive from Coachella to San Marcoscar car 102.6 mi
    2h 10m
    $19–27

Coachella to San Marcos by bus, foot, train, and tram

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration7h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 195.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Coachella to San Marcos. However, you can take the taxi to Indio, CA, take the bus to San Bernardino, CA, walk to San Bernardino - Downtown, take the train to Oceanside, walk to Oceanside Transit Center, then take the vehicle to San Marcos Civic Center Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cesar Chavez at 1st St to San Marcos Civic Center Station via Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 7h 33m.

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