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

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

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  1. Line 33 bus, bus

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    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    5h 23m
    $21–43

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train SB Line
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Huntington Park
    6h 30m
    $59–78

  3. Drive  145.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Coachellacar car 145.2 mi
    2h 32m
    $27–39

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    5h 25m
    $23–35

  5. Line 20 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to 6th / Mainbus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Huntington Park
    5h 49m
    $53–68

  6. Line 33 bus, bus via Anaheim

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 2m
    $40–59

Santa Monica to Coachella by bus and foot

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 154.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Coachella Transit Hub via Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy in around 5h 23m.

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