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How to get fromNew Orleans to Coachellaby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from New Orleans to Coachella by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane MSY - PSP
    11h 34m
    $155–755

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    30h 16m
    $329–406

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Yuma Amtraktrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0850
    46h 41m
    $983–1,515

  4. Drive  1,718.9 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Coachellacar car 1,718.9 mi
    28h 19m
    $314–454

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSY - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 15m
    $200–506

  6. Fly to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MSY - PHX
    2. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 28m
    $239–739

  7. Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MSY - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 2m
    $237–451

  8. Fly to Imperial County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane plane MSY - IPL
    2. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 45m
    $285–1,237

  9. Fly to Yuma International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)plane plane MSY - YUM
    2. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 4m
    $179–802

  10. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound 2221
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    38h 33m
    $336–501

New Orleans to Coachella by train, bus, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration46h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$983Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,607 mi
  • Duration: 11h 34m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Coachella, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Coachella Transit Hub via Downtown Houston, St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St, N Main St @ Airline Dr, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy in around 30h 16m.

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