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How to get fromRancho Mirage to Palmdaleby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rancho Mirage to Palmdale by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    7h 16m
    $83–118

  2. Drive 128.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rancho Mirage to Palmdalecar car 128.6 mi
    2h 26m
    $24–34

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    7h 59m
    $32–52

  4. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    8h 1m
    $32–57

  5. Bus, train #3

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    8h 27m
    $48–69

Rancho Mirage to Palmdale by bus, foot, and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration7h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 209.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Rancho Mirage to Palmdale. However, you can take the taxi to Indio, CA, take the bus to San Bernardino, CA, walk to San Bernardino - Downtown, take the train to L.A. Union Station, then take the train to Palmdale Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 111 & Rancho Las Palmas to Palmdale Station via Town Center & Hahn, Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Downtown, and L.A. Union Station in around 7h 59m.

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