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How to get fromSanta Monica to Coachellaby tram, bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Coachella by tram, bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Tram, bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    4h 40m
    $25–45

  2. Line 33 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    6h 6m
    $23–38

  3. 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

  4. Drive 145.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Coachellacar car 145.2 mi
    2h 31m
    $27–39

  5. Line 3 bus, fly

    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 35m
    $206–663

Santa Monica to Coachella by tram, subway, bus, and foot

Calendar83Weekly Services
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 147.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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 Downtown, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy in around 6h 6m.

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