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How to get fromSan Diego to Coachella Valleyby bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Bus via San Bernardino

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    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 Cook at Bergerbus bus 10
    7h 11m
    $18–42

  2. Train, bus via San Bernardino

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Cook at Bergerbus bus 10
    7h 29m
    $27–46

  3. Drive 124.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Coachella Valleycar car 124.3 mi
    2h 28m
    $23–33

  4. 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 16m
    $70–122

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego 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
    7h 37m
    $73–108

San Diego to Coachella Valley by tram and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

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

You can take a vehicle from Civic Center Station to Cook at Berger via UCSD Health La Jolla Station, San Diego, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 7h 11m.

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