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How to get fromEncinitas to Cathedral Cityby train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Encinitas to Cathedral City by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 17m

  2. Train, bus via San Bernardino

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Walmartbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 2nd at Commerce to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    8h 10m
    $18–30

  3. Drive  107.3 mi

    1. Drive from Encinitas to Cathedral Citycar car 107.3 mi
    2h 19m
    $20–29

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 39m

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  • Distance: 185.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

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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