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

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There are 4 ways to get from Oceanside 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
    5h 41m
    $35–50

  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
    6h 53m
    $16–24

  3. Drive  96.7 mi

    1. Drive from Oceanside to Cathedral Citycar car 96.7 mi
    2h 4m
    $18–26

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside 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
    5h 58m
    $40–57

Oceanside to Cathedral City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Oceanside to B St at Buddy Rogers via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop, and Town Center & Hahn in around 5h 58m.

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