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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Coachellaby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Coachella by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    6h 8m
    $33–63

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    6h 44m
    $47–102

  3. Train, bus via Cesar Chavez at Ave 50

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    7h 29m
    $47–92

  4. Drive  224.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Coachellacar car 224.4 mi
    3h 54m
    $41–60

  5. Train, bus via Fontana

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara 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 30m
    $83–135

  6. Train, bus #2 (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara 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
    8h 36m
    $65–121

Santa Barbara to Coachella by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Cesar Chavez at Ave 50 via Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy in around 6h 8m.

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