What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Coachella?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Coachella is to bus which costs $5 - $9 and takes 6h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Coachella?

The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Coachella is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Ana and Coachella?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana station to Coachella. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Cesar Chavez at Ave 50 via Town Center & Hahn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Santa Ana to Coachella?

The distance between Santa Ana and Coachella is 132 miles. The road distance is 115.6 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Ana to Coachella without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Ana to Coachella without a car is to bus and line 11 bus which takes 5h 8m and costs $40 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Santa Ana to Coachella?

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Santa Ana to Coachella, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Ana to Coachella bus from?

Santa Ana to Coachella bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Where does the Santa Ana to Coachella bus arrive?

Santa Ana to Coachella bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Santa Ana to Coachella?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to Coachella is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Santa Ana to Coachella.

Where can I stay near Coachella?

There are 1271+ hotels available in Coachella.

Santa Ana to Coachella - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 11 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Ana to Coachella by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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Bus, line 11 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Town Center & Hahn to Cesar Chavez at Ave 50bus 11 / ...
5h 8m
$43–65
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Katella + Harbor to San Bernardinobus 200
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus 10
6h 46m
$5–9
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Bernardino Depottrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus Huntington Park
5h 31m
$56–75
Drive 115 mi
1. Drive from Santa Ana to Coachellacar 115 mi
2h 4m
$21–31

Santa Ana to Coachella by train and bus

7Weekly Services

5h 8mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 131.2 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Coachella, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Santa Ana to Cesar Chavez at Ave 50 via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop, and Town Center & Hahn in around 5h 8m.

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