What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Cathedral City?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Cathedral City is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Cathedral City?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Cathedral City is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Cathedral City?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Cathedral City. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Date Palm at Perez via Fullerton Amtrak Station and El Cielo at Baristo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from San Diego to Cathedral City?

The distance between San Diego and Cathedral City is 200 miles. The road distance is 126 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Diego to Cathedral City without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 5m and costs $60 - $120.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Cathedral City?

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from San Diego to Cathedral City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Cathedral City bus from?

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

Where does the San Diego to Cathedral City bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Diego to Cathedral City?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Cathedral City is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from San Diego to Cathedral City.

Where can I stay near Cathedral City?

There are 1765+ hotels available in Cathedral City.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Cathedral City by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train, bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Diego 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
6h 5m
$64–113
Bus via San Bernardino
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
7h 59m
$20–44
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Diego 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
6h 41m
$66–95
Drive 125.3 mi
1. Drive from San Diego to Cathedral Citycar 125.3 mi
2h 30m
$23–33

San Diego to Cathedral City by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

14Weekly Services

6h 5mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 198.4 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a bus from San Diego to Date Palm at Perez via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, and El Cielo at Baristo in around 6h 41m.

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