What is the cheapest way to get from Coachella to Riverside?

The cheapest way to get from Coachella to Riverside is to bus which costs $3 - $6 and takes 4h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Coachella to Riverside?

The fastest way to get from Coachella to Riverside is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Coachella and Riverside?

No, there is no direct bus from Coachella to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Cesar Chavez at 4th and arriving at Magnolia + Beatty via Indio Bus Station and UCR at Bannockburn Village. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Coachella to Riverside?

The distance between Coachella and Riverside is 90 miles. The road distance is 79.1 miles.

How do I travel from Coachella to Riverside without a car?

The best way to get from Coachella to Riverside without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 43m and costs $55 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Coachella to Riverside?

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Coachella to Riverside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coachella to Riverside bus from?

Coachella to Riverside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.

Where does the Coachella to Riverside bus arrive?

Coachella to Riverside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Riverside station.

Can I drive from Coachella to Riverside?

Yes, the driving distance between Coachella to Riverside is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Coachella to Riverside.

Where can I stay near Riverside?

There are 234+ hotels available in Riverside.

Coachella to Riverside - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 1 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Coachella to Riverside by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus El Paso
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
2h 43m
$56–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy to San Bernardinobus 10
4h 46m
$4–6
Drive 78.6 mi
1. Drive from Coachella to Riversidecar 78.6 mi
1h 25m
$15–21
Bus, line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Riversidebus FlixBus 2055
2. Take the bus from UCR at Bannockburn Village to Magnolia + Beattybus 1
4h 12m
$10–19

Coachella to Riverside by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

4h 12mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Coachella to Riverside.

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Distance: 89.1 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Coachella, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Cesar Chavez at 4th to Magnolia + Beatty via Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Riverside, and UCR at Bannockburn Village in around 4h 12m.

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