What is the cheapest way to get from Coachella to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Coachella to San Diego is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Coachella to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Coachella to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $24 - $35.

How far is it from Coachella to San Diego?

The distance between Coachella and San Diego is 207 miles. The road distance is 134.2 miles.

How do I travel from Coachella to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Coachella to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $45 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Coachella to San Diego?

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Coachella to San Diego, including transfers.

Can I drive from Coachella to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Coachella to San Diego is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Coachella to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 2123+ hotels available in San Diego.

Coachella to San Diego - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus StopFlixBus 2055 / ...
2. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopGreyhound US0851
6h 30m
$48–78
Bus, train #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy to San Bernardino Transit Center10
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceanside
3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Center101
10h 19m
$20–43
Bus, train via Fontana
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center
2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Station
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego
8h 57m
$88–112
Drive 133.4 mi
1. Drive from Coachella to San Diego133.4 mi
2h 40m
$25–36
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
8h 7m

Coachella to San Diego by bus, foot, and tram

5Weekly Services

6h 30mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 206.2 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Cesar Chavez at 4th to County Center/Little Italy Station via Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, El Centro Bus Stop, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 6h 30m.

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