There are 4 ways to get from Escondido to Cathedral City by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Escondido to San Bernardinobus Lxus 2101
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
6h 41m$34–45Drive 95.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Escondido to Cathedral Citycar 95.1 mi
1h 58m$17–25Train, bus via San Bernardino
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
8h 16m$18–26Train, bus
- Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 19m
Escondido to Cathedral City by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Escondido to Cathedral City is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Escondido to Cathedral City is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to Cathedral City. However, there are services departing from Escondido and arriving at Date Palm at Ramon via G Street @ Oak, San Bernardino Transit Center and Varner at Harry Oliver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Escondido and Cathedral City is 171 miles. The road distance is 95.7 miles.
The best way to get from Escondido to Cathedral City without a car is to bus which takes 6h 41m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Escondido to Cathedral City, including transfers.
Escondido to Cathedral City bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Escondido station.
Escondido to Cathedral City bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at San Bernardino station.
Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to Cathedral City is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Escondido to Cathedral City.
There are 33+ hotels available in Cathedral City.
What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and Cathedral City, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Escondido to Date Palm at Ramon via San Bernardino, G Street @ Oak, San Bernardino Transit Center, and Varner at Harry Oliver in around 6h 41m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Escondido to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $29–45
- Phone
- +1 760-343-3451
- Website
- Sunline Transit
Bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Sunline Transit
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
Bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Sunline Transit
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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