There are 3 ways to get from Chula Vista to Rancho Mirage by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 47m$69–118Drive 126.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chula Vista to Rancho Miragecar 126.2 mi
2h 30m$23–34Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Anaheimbus Tijuana
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 34m$64–95
Chula Vista to Rancho Mirage by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Rancho Mirage is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Rancho Mirage is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Chula Vista to Rancho Mirage. However, there are services departing from E St & 4th Av and arriving at Hwy 111 at Rancho Las Palmas via San Diego, Fullerton Amtrak Station and Town Center & Hahn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
The distance between Chula Vista and Rancho Mirage is 218 miles. The road distance is 126.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Rancho Mirage without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 47m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Chula Vista to Rancho Mirage, including transfers.
Chula Vista to Rancho Mirage bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.
Chula Vista to Rancho Mirage bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Anaheim station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chula Vista to Rancho Mirage is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Chula Vista to Rancho Mirage.
There are 2450+ hotels available in Rancho Mirage.
What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Rancho Mirage, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from E St & 4th Av to Hwy 111 at Rancho Las Palmas via 12th & Imperial Transit Center, San Diego, Anaheim, Anaheim, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop, and Town Center & Hahn in around 8h 34m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from San Diego to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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