What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Coachella?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Coachella is to bus which costs $5 - $9 and takes 7h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Coachella?

The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Coachella is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Mesa and Coachella?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Coachella. However, there are services departing from Harbor-Bernard and arriving at Cesar Chavez at Ave 50 via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Town Center & Hahn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Costa Mesa to Coachella?

The distance between Costa Mesa and Coachella is 138 miles. The road distance is 121.6 miles.

How do I travel from Costa Mesa to Coachella without a car?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Coachella without a car is to line 43 bus and bus which takes 6h 24m and costs $35 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Costa Mesa to Coachella?

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Costa Mesa to Coachella, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Coachella bus from?

Costa Mesa to Coachella bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Harbor-Bernard station.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Coachella bus arrive?

Costa Mesa to Coachella bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2 station.

Can I drive from Costa Mesa to Coachella?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Coachella is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Costa Mesa to Coachella.

Where can I stay near Coachella?

There are 1193+ hotels available in Coachella.

Costa Mesa to Coachella - 3 ways to travel via line 43 bus, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Coachella by bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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Line 43 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Harbor-Bernard to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus 43
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 24m
$38–58
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Katella + Harbor to San Bernardinobus 200
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus 10
7h 29m
$5–9
Drive 120.9 mi
1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Coachellacar 120.9 mi
2h 9m
$23–32

Costa Mesa to Coachella by bus

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6h 24mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 137.2 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Coachella, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Harbor-Bernard to Cesar Chavez at Ave 50 via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop, and Town Center & Hahn in around 6h 24m.

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