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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Coachella Valley by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, 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 20m
    $166–608

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train SB Line
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Cook at Bergerbus bus 10
    6h 45m
    $14–19

  3. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    6h 3m
    $23–43

  4. Drive 133.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Coachella Valleycar car 133.1 mi
    2h 16m
    $25–36

  5. Line 33 bus, bus via Anaheim

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica 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 56m
    $46–74

Santa Monica to Coachella Valley by bus

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 132.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cook at Berger via Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen in around 6h 3m.

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