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How to get fromCarpinteria to Coachellaby train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Carpinteria to Coachella by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus StationbusFlixBus 2054
    6h 55m
    $51–84

  2. Drive 213.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carpinteria to Coachellacar213.4 mi
    3h 41m
    $39–57

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union StationbusFlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus StationbusFlixBus 2054
    7h 23m
    $42–107

  4. Train, bus via Fontana

    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain
    3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus
    8h 11m
    $83–101

  5. Train, bus via El Monte

    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Indio Bus StationbusGreyhound US1210 / ...
    7h 52m
    $53–116

  6. Train, bus #2 (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Fullerton Amtrak StationtrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus StopbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 26m

  7. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Los Angelestrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeLAX - PSP
    5h 52m
    $153–408

Carpinteria to Coachella by train, foot, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Carpinteria, CA, USA and Coachella, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Carpinteria Station to Cesar Chavez at Ave 50 via Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy in around 7h 23m.

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