There are 4 ways to get from Encinitas to Cathedral City by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 16m$40–60Train, bus via San Bernardino
cheapest- Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Walmartbus
- Take the bus from 2nd at Commerce to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
8h 10m$18–30Drive 107.3 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Cathedral Citycar 107.3 mi
2h 19m$20–29Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 39m$50–81
Encinitas to Cathedral City by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Cathedral City is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Cathedral City is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas to Cathedral City. However, there are services departing from Hwy 101 & K St and arriving at B St at Buddy Rogers via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station and Town Center & Hahn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
The distance between Encinitas and Cathedral City is 187 miles. The road distance is 107.9 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Cathedral City without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 16m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Encinitas to Cathedral City, including transfers.
Encinitas to Cathedral City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Encinitas to Cathedral City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Cathedral City is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Encinitas to Cathedral City.
There are 2357+ hotels available in Cathedral City.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Cathedral City, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to B St at Buddy Rogers via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop, and Town Center & Hahn in around 7h 39m.
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Amtrak
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