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How to get fromSacramento to Coachellaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Sacramento to Coachella by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SMF - PSP
    3h 15m
    $142–433

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    11h 18m
    $85–161

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    18h 12m
    $201–403

  4. Drive 511.5 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Coachellacar car 511.5 mi
    8h 30m
    $94–135

  5. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    5h 52m
    $262–486

  6. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to East Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Los Angeles to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 30m
    $153–220

Sacramento to Coachella by bus and foot

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration11h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 473.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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

Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Cesar Chavez at Ave 50 via Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy in around 11h 18m.

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