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How to get fromPalm Desert to Encinitasby bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Desert to Encinitas by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 17m
    $49–71

  2. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train IE-OC Line
    8h 12m
    $16–25

  3. Drive 102.1 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Encinitascar car 102.1 mi
    2h 12m
    $19–27

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    7h 6m
    $58–84

Palm Desert to Encinitas by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Hwy 101 & K St via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 7h 6m.

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