What is the cheapest way to get from Cathedral City to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Cathedral City to San Diego is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cathedral City to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Cathedral City to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Cathedral City and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Cathedral City to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Ramon & Date Palm and arriving at San Diego via Varner at Harry Oliver and San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

How far is it from Cathedral City to San Diego?

The distance between Cathedral City and San Diego is 198 miles. The road distance is 126.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cathedral City to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Cathedral City to San Diego without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 54m and costs $60 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Cathedral City to San Diego?

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Cathedral City to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cathedral City to San Diego bus from?

Cathedral City to San Diego bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, depart from Varner at Harry Oliver station.

Where does the Cathedral City to San Diego bus arrive?

Cathedral City to San Diego bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, arrive at San Bernardino Transit Center station.

Can I drive from Cathedral City to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Cathedral City to San Diego is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Cathedral City to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 1927+ hotels available in San Diego.

Cathedral City to San Diego - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cathedral City to San Diego by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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Bus, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 54m
$60–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
7h 26m
$20–44
Drive 125.6 mi
1. Drive from Cathedral City to San Diegocar 125.6 mi
2h 29m
$23–34
Bus via Anaheim
1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Anaheim to San Diegobus Los Angeles
7h 43m
$56–85

Cathedral City to San Diego by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)

14Weekly Services

6h 54mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 197.1 mi
Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Cathedral City, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Ramon & Date Palm to Civic Center Station via Varner at Harry Oliver, San Bernardino Transit Center, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, San Diego, and UCSD Health La Jolla Station in around 7h 26m.

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