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How to get fromSan Marcos to Coachellaby train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside 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 41m
    $48–72

  2. Train, bus via San Bernardino

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus bus 10
    8h 7m
    $18–26

  3. Drive 102.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Marcos to Coachellacar car 102.9 mi
    2h 11m
    $19–28

  4. Train, bus via San Bernardino #2

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino Depottrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Huntington Park
    8h 19m
    $62–86

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside 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
    9h 16m
    $60–91

San Marcos to Coachella by tram, train, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 199.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to Cesar Chavez at Ave 50 via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, Oceanside, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop, and Town Center & Hahn in around 9h 16m.

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