There are 2 ways to get from Irvine to Rancho Mirage by bus (Amtrak) or car
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Irvine to Rancho Mirage by train and bus (Amtrak)
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The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Rancho Mirage is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Rancho Mirage is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine station to Rancho Mirage. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Hwy 111 at Rancho Las Palmas via Town Center & Hahn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Irvine and Rancho Mirage is 122 miles. The road distance is 104.6 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Rancho Mirage without a car is to bus which takes 4h 28m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Irvine to Rancho Mirage, including transfers.
Irvine to Rancho Mirage bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Irvine to Rancho Mirage bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Rancho Mirage is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Irvine to Rancho Mirage.
There are 1849+ hotels available in Rancho Mirage.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Rancho Mirage, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
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
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