The average bus between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Rancho Mirage takes 17h 7m and the fastest bus takes 16h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Rancho Mirage. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Rancho Mirage. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sacramento Airport (SMF) is at 7:36 PM which arrives into Rancho Mirage at 1:20 PM. All services require a transfer at J St. at 8th St. and take an average of 17h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Rancho Mirage? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Rancho Mirage. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Airport (SMF) station and arriving at Rancho Mirage station via Los Angeles Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 7m.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Rancho Mirage bus services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Rancho Mirage bus services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, arrive at Indio Bus Station.
The distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Rancho Mirage is 719.9 km. The road distance is 882 km.
You can take a bus from Terminal A to Hwy 111 at Rancho Las Palmas via J St. at 8th St., 8Th St & K St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, and Town Center & Hahn in around 14h 13m.