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How to get fromOrange County to Coachella Valleyby train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Cook at Bergerbus bus 10
    4h 29m
    $10–14

  2. Bus via San Bernardino

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Katella + Harbor to San Bernardinobus bus 200
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Cook at Bergerbus bus 10
    5h 56m
    $4–8

  3. Drive 102.7 mi

    1. Drive from Orange County to Coachella Valleycar car 102.7 mi
    1h 49m
    $19–28

  4. Train, bus via Beaumont

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Walmartbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 2nd at Commerce to Cook at Bergerbus bus 10
    5h 3m
    $11–18

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 54m
    $40–55

Orange County to Coachella Valley by train and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 129.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Orange County, CA, USA and Coachella Valley, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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