What is the cheapest way to get from Cathedral City to Dana Point?

The cheapest way to get from Cathedral City to Dana Point is to bus and train via San Bernardino which costs $15 - $23 and takes 7h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cathedral City to Dana Point?

The fastest way to get from Cathedral City to Dana Point is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Cathedral City and Dana Point?

No, there is no direct bus from Cathedral City to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from B St at Buddy Rogers and arriving at Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop and Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Cathedral City to Dana Point?

The distance between Cathedral City and Dana Point is 147 miles. The road distance is 106.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cathedral City to Dana Point without a car?

The best way to get from Cathedral City to Dana Point without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 18m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cathedral City to Dana Point?

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Cathedral City to Dana Point, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cathedral City to Dana Point bus from?

Cathedral City to Dana Point bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Cathedral City to Dana Point bus arrive?

Cathedral City to Dana Point bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Cathedral City to Dana Point?

Yes, the driving distance between Cathedral City to Dana Point is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Cathedral City to Dana Point.

Where can I stay near Dana Point?

There are 285+ hotels available in Dana Point.

Cathedral City to Dana Point - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cathedral City to Dana Point by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 18m
Bus, train via San Bernardino
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to 2nd at Commercebus 10
2. Take the bus from Walmart to San Bernardinobus
3. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to San Juan Capistranotrain
7h 4m
$16–23
Drive 106.1 mi
1. Drive from Cathedral City to Dana Pointcar 106.1 mi
2h 11m
$20–28
Bus, line 90 bus
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 90
7h 17m
Bus, line 47 bus
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 to Fairview-Arlingtonbus 47
8h 19m

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Distance: 146.3 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Cathedral City, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from B St at Buddy Rogers to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Town Center & Hahn, Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, Tustin, and Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 in around 7h 17m.

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