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

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There are 9 ways to get from Merced to Coachella by bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), subway, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merced to Huntington Parkbus bus Stockton
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Indiobus bus Huntington Park / ...
    8h 35m
    $89–142

  2. Bus via Bakersfield

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Coltonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus bus 10
    14h 45m
    $50–80

  3. Drive 400.5 mi

    1. Drive from Merced to Coachellacar car 400.5 mi
    6h 46m
    $74–106

  4. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SMF - PSP
    6h 50m
    $206–793

  5. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2007
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    10h 20m
    $57–99

  6. Bus via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Huntington Parkbus bus Stockton
    2. Take the bus from 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Huntington Park
    10h 53m
    $87–115

  7. Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Modestobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    3. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway subway
    4. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    7h 55m
    $173–534

  8. Bus, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Modestobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    7h 2m
    $183–682

  9. Bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Mantecabus bus
    2. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SJC - PSP
    8h 18m
    $222–766

Merced to Coachella by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 423.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Merced to Coachella via Huntington Park and Indio in around 8h 35m.

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