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

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There are 9 ways to get from Raleigh to Coachella by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane RDU - PSP
    13h 2m
    $166–706

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 8h
    $402–636

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bloomington to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 22h
    $841–2,035

  4. Drive  2,392.9 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Coachellacar car 2,392.9 mi
    39h 23m
    $437–631

  5. Fly to Ontario International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane RDU - ONT
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 47m
    $220–816

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RDU - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 28m
    $210–366

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane RDU - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    16h 22m
    $240–692

  8. Fly to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane RDU - PHX
    2. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 48m
    $250–540

  9. Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane RDU - 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
    14h 13m
    $194–754

Raleigh to Coachella by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$402Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,180.1 mi
  • Duration: 13h 2m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Coachella, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Station - Bus Platform A to Coachella Transit Hub via Durham, Atlanta Downtown, Civic Center Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy in around 2d 8h.

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