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How to get fromOceanside to Coachellaby train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Oceanside to Coachella by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside 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
    6h 15m
    $46–70

  2. Train, bus via San Bernardino #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus bus 10
    6h 25m
    $15–20

  3. Train, bus via San Bernardino

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino Depottrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Huntington Park
    6h 37m
    $60–80

  4. Drive 104.9 mi

    1. Drive from Oceanside to Coachellacar car 104.9 mi
    2h 15m
    $20–28

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 32m
    $59–88

Oceanside to Coachella by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 182.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and Coachella, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Oceanside to Cesar Chavez at Ave 50 via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop, and Town Center & Hahn in around 6h 32m.

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