What is the cheapest way to get from Oceanside to Cathedral City?

The cheapest way to get from Oceanside to Cathedral City is to train and bus via San Bernardino which costs $15 - $20 and takes 6h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oceanside to Cathedral City?

The fastest way to get from Oceanside to Cathedral City is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Oceanside and Cathedral City?

No, there is no direct bus from Oceanside to Cathedral City. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Date Palm at Perez via Fullerton Amtrak Station and El Cielo at Baristo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Oceanside to Cathedral City?

The distance between Oceanside and Cathedral City is 158 miles. The road distance is 97.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oceanside to Cathedral City without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 9m and costs $40 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Oceanside to Cathedral City?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Oceanside to Cathedral City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oceanside to Cathedral City bus from?

Oceanside to Cathedral City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.

Where does the Oceanside to Cathedral City bus arrive?

Oceanside to Cathedral City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Oceanside to Cathedral City?

Yes, the driving distance between Oceanside to Cathedral City is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Oceanside to Cathedral City.

Where can I stay near Cathedral City?

There are 2350+ hotels available in Cathedral City.

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

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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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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 9m
$41–65
Train, bus via San Bernardino
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
6h 23m
$15–20
Drive 96.7 mi
1. Drive from Oceanside to Cathedral Citycar 96.7 mi
2h 4m
$18–26
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 41m
$53–82

Oceanside to Cathedral City by train, bus, and foot

14Weekly Services

5h 9mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 157.6 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Oceanside to Date Palm at Perez via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, and El Cielo at Baristo in around 5h 41m.

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