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

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Coachella by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Palm Springs International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane DCA - PSP
    11h 21m
    $249–1,027

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane IAD - PSP
    11h 38m
    $165–706

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 12h
    $471–700

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 18h

  5. Drive  2,496.7 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Coachellacar car 2,496.7 mi
    41h 14m
    $456–659

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DCA - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 52m
    $212–605

Washington to Coachella by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$471Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,243 mi
  • Duration: 11h 21m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Coachella, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Coachella Transit Hub via Harrisburg Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy in around 2d 12h.

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