There are 4 ways to get from Columbus to Coachella by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane CMH - PSP
8h 37m$277–913Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
47h 38m$325–671Bus, train
- Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus
2d 8h$794–1,646Drive 2,110.6 mi
- Drive from Columbus to Coachellacar 2,110.6 mi
34h 7m$386–557
Columbus to Coachella by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbus to Coachella is to bus which costs $320 - $700 and takes 47h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Columbus to Coachella is to fly which takes 8h 37m and costs $270 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbus to Coachella. However, there are services departing from Columbus and arriving at Cesar Chavez at Ave 50 via St Louis Bus Station and Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 38m.
The distance between Columbus and Coachella is 1941 miles. The road distance is 2123 miles.
The best way to get from Columbus to Coachella without a car is to bus which takes 47h 38m and costs $320 - $700.
It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Columbus to Coachella, including transfers.
Columbus to Coachella bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Columbus station.
The best way to get from Columbus to Coachella is to fly which takes 8h 37m and costs $270 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $700 and takes 47h 38m.
Columbus to Coachella bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Coachella is 3h behind Columbus. It is currently 6:49 PM in Columbus and 3:49 PM in Coachella.
What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Coachella, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Cesar Chavez at Ave 50 via St Louis Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy in around 47h 38m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $260–550
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to Coachella is 2123 miles. It takes approximately 34h 7m to drive from Columbus to Coachella.
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