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How to get fromSan Diego to Coachellaby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Coachella by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus via El Centro

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    2. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0850
    6h 45m
    $32–59

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2015 / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus bus 10
    8h 1m
    $20–45

  3. Train, bus via Fontana

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 33m
    $96–158

  4. Drive 133.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Coachellacar car 133.5 mi
    2h 41m
    $25–36

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego 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
    7h 13m
    $69–119

San Diego to Coachella by tram, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from San Diego to Coachella.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 206.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Coachella, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Cesar Chavez at Ave 50 via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, El Centro Bus Stop, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy in around 6h 45m.

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