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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Coachellaby bus, train, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Coachella by bus, train, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    5h 15m
    $250–455

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 47m
    $80–155

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 23m
    $160–335

  4. Drive 466.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Coachellacar car 466.2 mi
    8h 8m
    $86–123

  5. Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SJC - PSP
    4h 34m
    $331–933

  6. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    5h 54m
    $349–903

  7. Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 59m
    $244–886

  8. Bus via Gilroy

    1. Take the bus from Ocean & Water to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Centerbus bus 68
    3. Take the bus from Gilroy to Huntington Parkbus bus
    4. Take the bus from 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 40m
    $109–154

  9. Bus, train via Fontana

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 11m
    $195–368

Santa Cruz to Coachella by bus and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration12h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 509.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Front to Cesar Chavez at Ave 50 via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy in around 12h 47m.

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