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How to get fromSan Jose to Coachellaby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train, car, or subway

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There are 12 ways to get from San Jose to Coachella by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 32m
    $230–866

  2. Bus via Los Angeles

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    11h 38m
    $68–95

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    14h 36m
    $125–277

  4. Drive  465.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Coachellacar car 465.7 mi
    7h 57m
    $85–123

  5. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, line 10 bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SJC - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus bus
    6h 42m
    $236–806

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, line 10 bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus bus
    7h 52m
    $149–333

  7. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, line 10 bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus bus
    7h 28m
    $252–765

  8. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 17m
    $498–792

  9. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 1m
    $222–848

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Indiobus bus San Jose
    11h 38m
    $118–147

  11. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus San José
    2. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Huntington Park
    14h 45m
    $98–136

  12. Train, bus via Fontana

    1. Take the train from San Jose 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
    16h 22m
    $160–315

San Jose to Coachella by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration11h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 434.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Clara & 6th to Cesar Chavez at Ave 50 via Tully & King, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy in around 11h 38m.

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