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How to get fromPalm Desert to Rancho Santa Feby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Palm Desert to Rancho Santa Fe by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 36m
    $61–109

  2. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train IE-OC Line
    9h 33m
    $18–30

  3. Drive 100.6 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Rancho Santa Fecar car 100.6 mi
    2h 5m
    $19–27

Palm Desert to Rancho Santa Fe by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 188.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Rancho Santa Fe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Palm Desert to Rancho Santa Fe. However, you can take the bus to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the train to Solana Beach Amtrak Station, walk to Plaza St & Highway 101, then take the line 308 bus to Paseo Delicias & Via De La Valle. Alternatively, you can drive from Palm Desert to Rancho Santa Fe in around 2h 5m.

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