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How to get fromSanta Monica Pier to Coachella Valleyby bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Coachella Valley by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Line 3 bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    3h 24m
    $196–608

  2. Line 33 bus, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Cook at Bergerbus bus 10
    7h 21m
    $12–17

  3. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    6h 46m
    $23–38

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Walmartbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 2nd at Commerce to Cook at Bergerbus bus 10
    7h 23m
    $15–23

  5. Drive 133.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Coachella Valleycar car 133.3 mi
    2h 16m
    $25–36

  6. Line 33 bus, bus via Anaheim

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 51m
    $45–70

Santa Monica Pier to Coachella Valley by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 132.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA and Coachella Valley, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cook at Berger via Los Angeles Downtown, Indio Bus Station, and Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen in around 6h 46m.

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