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How to get fromPalmdale to Rancho Mirageby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palmdale to Rancho Mirage by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    6h 41m
    $33–57

  2. Drive 128.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palmdale to Rancho Miragecar car 128.9 mi
    2h 27m
    $24–34

  3. Train, bus via Fontana

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 30m
    $61–82

  4. Train, bus via Anaheim

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 35m
    $48–74

Palmdale to Rancho Mirage by train, bus, and foot

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 209.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Rancho Mirage, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Palmdale to Rancho Mirage. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to Indio Bus Station, walk to Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, take the line 11 bus to Town Center & Hahn, then take the line 1 bus to Hwy 111 at Rancho Las Palmas. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to Hwy 111 at Rancho Las Palmas via L.A. Union Station, Fontana, Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, and Town Center & Hahn in around 8h 30m.

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