What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Del Mar?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Del Mar is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Del Mar?

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Del Mar is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Desert and Del Mar?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Del Mar. However, there are services departing from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Camino Del Mar & 15th St via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Palm Desert to Del Mar?

The distance between Palm Desert and Del Mar is 184 miles. The road distance is 108.1 miles.

How do I travel from Palm Desert to Del Mar without a car?

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Del Mar without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 57m and costs $60 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Palm Desert to Del Mar?

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Palm Desert to Del Mar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palm Desert to Del Mar bus from?

Palm Desert to Del Mar bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Palm Desert to Del Mar bus arrive?

Palm Desert to Del Mar bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Palm Desert to Del Mar?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Del Mar is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Palm Desert to Del Mar.

Where can I stay near Del Mar?

There are 518+ hotels available in Del Mar.

Palm Desert to Del Mar - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 101 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Desert to Del Mar by bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 57m
$63–105
Drive 107.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palm Desert to Del Marcar 107.5 mi
2h 16m
$20–29
Bus, train via San Bernardino
1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Anatrain
3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 36m
$88–144
Bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Camino Del Mar & 15th Stbus 101
7h 24m
$57–82
Bus
1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
8h 20m
$20–34

Palm Desert to Del Mar by bus and train (Amtrak)

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5h 57mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 183.1 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Del Mar, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Camino Del Mar & 15th St via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 7h 24m.

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