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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chico to Coachella by train, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, or car

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  1. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeSMF - PSP
    6h 10m
    $180–624

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus
    14h 25m
    $91–299

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Los AngelestrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus StationbusGreyhound US1000 / ...
    20h 51m
    $110–205

  4. Drive 596.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chico to Coachellacar596.1 mi
    9h 59m
    $109–158

  5. Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeOAK - PSP
    8h 24m
    $191–551

Chico to Coachella by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration14h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Cesar Chavez at Ave 50 via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy in around 14h 25m.

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