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

The cheapest way to get from Oceanside to Coachella is to train and bus via San Bernardino which costs $17 - $23 and takes 6h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oceanside to Coachella is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Oceanside and Coachella?

No, there is no direct bus from Oceanside to Coachella. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Cesar Chavez at Ave 50 via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Town Center at Hahn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Oceanside to Coachella?

The distance between Oceanside and Coachella is 184 miles. The road distance is 105.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oceanside to Coachella without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Oceanside to Coachella, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oceanside to Coachella bus from?

Oceanside to Coachella bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.

Where does the Oceanside to Coachella bus arrive?

Oceanside to Coachella bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Oceanside to Coachella?

Yes, the driving distance between Oceanside to Coachella is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Oceanside to Coachella.

Where can I stay near Coachella?

There are 995+ hotels available in Coachella.

Oceanside to Coachella - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 15m
Train, bus via San Bernardino
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus 10
6h 32m
$18–22
Drive 104.9 mi
1. Drive from Oceanside to Coachellacar 104.9 mi
2h 15m
$20–28
Train, bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2054
6h 17m
$49–76
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 33m
Train, bus via San Bernardino #2
1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino Depottrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus Huntington Park
6h 43m
$62–83

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Oceanside to Coachella.

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Distance: 182.9 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Oceanside to Cesar Chavez at Ave 50 via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Town Center at Hahn in around 6h 33m.

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