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How to get fromLa Jolla to Rancho Mirageby train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from La Jolla to Rancho Mirage by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 47m
    $68–121

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    10h 21m
    $20–31

  3. Drive 118.4 mi

    1. Drive from La Jolla to Rancho Miragecar car 118.4 mi
    2h 25m
    $22–32

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    2. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0850
    8h 12m
    $34–67

La Jolla to Rancho Mirage by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from La Jolla to Rancho Mirage.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 215.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Rancho Mirage, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Hwy 111 at Rancho Las Palmas via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, El Centro Bus Stop, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, and Town Center & Hahn in around 8h 12m.

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