What is the cheapest way to get from Carmel Valley to Coachella?

The cheapest way to get from Carmel Valley to Coachella is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmel Valley to Coachella?

The fastest way to get from Carmel Valley to Coachella is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $22 - $35.

How far is it from Carmel Valley to Coachella?

The distance between Carmel Valley and Coachella is 172 miles. The road distance is 122.2 miles.

How do I travel from Carmel Valley to Coachella without a car?

The best way to get from Carmel Valley to Coachella without a car is to bus which takes 5h 43m and costs $55 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Carmel Valley to Coachella?

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Carmel Valley to Coachella, including transfers.

Can I drive from Carmel Valley to Coachella?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmel Valley to Coachella is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Carmel Valley to Coachella.

Where can I stay near Coachella?

There are 1326+ hotels available in Coachella.

Carmel Valley to Coachella - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Carmel Valley to Coachella by bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from San Diego to RiversideFlixBus 2015 / ...
2. Take the bus from Riverside to Indio Bus StationFlixBus 2055
5h 43m
$57–165
Drive 121.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carmel Valley to Coachella121.5 mi
2h 29m
$23–32
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 42m
Train, bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus StationFlixBus 2054
6h 43m
$77–118
Line 101 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & Del Mar Heights Rd to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8101
2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtown
3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy10
9h 2m
$36–48

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carmel Valley to Coachella.

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Distance: 171.2 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Carmel Valley, San Diego County, CA, USA and Coachella, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Carmel Valley to Cesar Chavez at Ave 50 via San Diego, Riverside, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy in around 5h 43m.

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