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How to get fromEncinitas to Desert Hot Springsby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Encinitas to Desert Hot Springs by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    7h 6m
    $142–226

  2. Train, bus via San Bernardino

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    10h 10m
    $18–26

  3. Train, bus

    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
    8h 25m

  4. Drive  107 mi

    1. Drive from Encinitas to Desert Hot Springscar car 107 mi
    2h 5m
    $20–29

  5. 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
    8h 48m

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  • Distance: 217.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a train from Encinitas Station to Desert Hot Springs via Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and Palm Springs Station in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Palm at Buena Vista via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Town Center at Hahn in around 8h 48m.

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