What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Rancho Santa Margarita?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Rancho Santa Margarita is to bus which costs $6 - $11 and takes 8h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Rancho Santa Margarita?

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Rancho Santa Margarita is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Desert and Rancho Santa Margarita?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Rancho Santa Margarita. However, there are services departing from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1, Harbor-East Shuttle Area and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Palm Desert to Rancho Santa Margarita?

The distance between Palm Desert and Rancho Santa Margarita is 140 miles. The road distance is 111 miles.

How do I travel from Palm Desert to Rancho Santa Margarita without a car?

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Rancho Santa Margarita without a car is to bus and line 43 bus and line 83 bus and line 89 bus which takes 5h 45m and costs $40 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Palm Desert to Rancho Santa Margarita?

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Palm Desert to Rancho Santa Margarita, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palm Desert to Rancho Santa Margarita bus from?

Palm Desert to Rancho Santa Margarita bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Palm Desert to Rancho Santa Margarita bus arrive?

Palm Desert to Rancho Santa Margarita bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Palm Desert to Rancho Santa Margarita?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Rancho Santa Margarita is 111 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Palm Desert to Rancho Santa Margarita.

Where can I stay near Rancho Santa Margarita?

There are 305+ hotels available in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Palm Desert to Rancho Santa Margarita - 3 ways to travel via bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Palm Desert to Rancho Santa Margarita by bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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Bus, line 43 bus, line 83 bus, line 89 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus 43 / ...
3. Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6bus 83
4. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 4 to Santa Margarita-Avd Empresabus 89
5h 45m
$41–54
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Harbor + Katellabus 200
8h 1m
$6–11
Drive 110.4 mi
1. Drive from Palm Desert to Rancho Santa Margaritacar 110.4 mi
1h 58m
$21–30

Palm Desert to Rancho Santa Margarita by bus

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5h 45mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 139.4 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 4 in around 5h 45m.

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