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How to get fromEl Cajon to Coachellaby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Flixbus), train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from El Cajon to Coachella by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Flixbus), train, or bus

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  1. Bus via El Centro

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    2. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0850
    5h 13m
    $31–58

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2015 / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus bus 10
    8h 23m
    $22–46

  3. Drive 131.2 mi

    1. Drive from El Cajon to Coachellacar car 131.2 mi
    2h 43m
    $24–35

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 38m
    $68–136

El Cajon to Coachella by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 189.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Coachella, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Cesar Chavez at Ave 50 via El Centro Bus Stop, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy in around 5h 13m.

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