There are 11 ways to get from Watsonville to Coachella by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, shuttle, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via San Jose
best- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus
14h 8m$79–139Train, bus
- Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
14h 49m$108–249Drive 449.4 mi
- Drive from Watsonville to Coachellacar 449.4 mi
7h 48m$82–119Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SJC - ONT
- Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus
8h 48m$270–921Train, bus via Cesar Chavez at Ave 50
- Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2054
15h 34m$108–243Train, bus via Fontana
- Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain
- Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus
16h 30m$143–287Bus
- Take the bus from Gilroy to Huntington Parkbus San Jose
- Take the bus from 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park to Indio Bus Stationbus Huntington Park
16h 54m$95–133Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport International
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane SFO - PSP
10h 2m$185–381Line 29 bus, shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, line 10 bus
- Take the bus from Rodriguez / Second to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ridebus
- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane SJC - PSP
- Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus
8h 58m$275–861Line 1 bus, bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, line 10 bus
- Take the bus from E Beach & Union to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus
- Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane OAK - PSP
- Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus
11h 1m$263–797Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SJC - BUR
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus
10h 33m$538–848
Watsonville to Coachella by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Watsonville to Coachella is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Watsonville to Coachella is to drive which takes 7h 48m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Watsonville to Coachella. However, there are services departing from E Beach & Union and arriving at Cesar Chavez at Ave 50 via Front, San Jose Diridon Station, Los Angeles Union Station and Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.
The distance between Watsonville and Coachella is 525 miles. The road distance is 452 miles.
The best way to get from Watsonville to Coachella without a car is to bus via San Jose which takes 14h 8m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 14h 8m to get from Watsonville to Coachella, including transfers.
Watsonville to Coachella bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.
Watsonville to Coachella bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watsonville to Coachella is 452 miles. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from Watsonville to Coachella.
There are 1297+ hotels available in Coachella.
What companies run services between Watsonville, CA, USA and Coachella, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from E Beach & Union to Cesar Chavez at Ave 50 via Soquel Ave & Front, Front, Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy in around 14h 8m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–23
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from E Beach & Union to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
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