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

The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Rancho Santa Margarita is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Rancho Santa Margarita is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $17 - $26.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Rancho Santa Margarita. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs 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 10m.

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

The distance between Palm Springs and Rancho Santa Margarita is 127 miles. The road distance is 95.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palm Springs to Rancho Santa Margarita without a car is to bus and line 83 bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $35 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Palm Springs to Rancho Santa Margarita, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Can I drive from Palm Springs to Rancho Santa Margarita?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Rancho Santa Margarita is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Palm Springs to Rancho Santa Margarita.

Where can I stay near Rancho Santa Margarita?

There are 305+ hotels available in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Palm Springs to Rancho Santa Margarita - 2 ways to travel via bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Palm Springs to Rancho Santa Margarita by bus (Amtrak) or car

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Bus, line 83 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6bus 83
5h 10m
$36–48
Drive 95.2 mi
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1. Drive from Palm Springs to Rancho Santa Margaritacar 95.2 mi
1h 42m
$18–26

Palm Springs to Rancho Santa Margarita by bus

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5h 10mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 126 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Springs 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 10m.

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