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How to get fromDel Mar to Coachellaby train, bus, car or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Del Mar to Coachella by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    7h 43m
    $54–90

  2. Line 101 bus, train, bus via San Bernardino

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus bus 10
    8h 52m
    $18–25

  3. Train, bus via Fontana

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 2m
    $86–113

  4. Drive 121.2 mi

    1. Drive from Del Mar to Coachellacar car 121.2 mi
    2h 36m
    $23–32

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 12m

  6. Line 101 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 21m

Del Mar to Coachella by bus, train, and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Del Mar, CA, USA and Coachella, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Cesar Chavez at Ave 50 via Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Town Center at Hahn in around 8h 12m.

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