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 bus and train via San Bernardino which costs $16 - $25 and takes 8h 30m.

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.

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 $50 - $95.

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.

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 526+ hotels available in Del Mar.

Palm Desert to Del Mar - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Desert to Del Mar by bus, train, or car

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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
$50–91
Bus, train via San Bernardino #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
8h 30m
$16–25
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
$84–139
Drive 107.5 mi
1. Drive from Palm Desert to Del Marcar 107.5 mi
2h 16m
$20–29

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

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5h 57mAverage Duration

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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?

There is no direct connection from Palm Desert to Del Mar. However, you can take the bus to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the train to Solana Beach Amtrak Station, walk to Hwy 101 & Plaza St, then take the line 101 bus to Camino Del Mar & 15th St. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Palm Desert to Camino Del Mar & 15th St via Indio, CA, San Bernardino, CA, San Bernardino - Downtown, Santa Ana, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Plaza St in around 6h 36m.

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