What is the cheapest way to get from Rancho Mirage to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Rancho Mirage to San Diego is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rancho Mirage to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Rancho Mirage to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Rancho Mirage and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Rancho Mirage to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 & Rancho Las Palmas and arriving at San Diego via Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop and Anaheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

How far is it from Rancho Mirage to San Diego?

The distance between Rancho Mirage and San Diego is 227 miles. The road distance is 122.1 miles.

How do I travel from Rancho Mirage to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Rancho Mirage to San Diego without a car is to bus and train via San Bernardino which takes 6h 53m and costs $100 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Rancho Mirage to San Diego?

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Rancho Mirage to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rancho Mirage to San Diego bus from?

Rancho Mirage to San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Rancho Mirage to San Diego bus arrive?

Rancho Mirage to San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Rancho Mirage to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Rancho Mirage to San Diego is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Rancho Mirage to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 2236+ hotels available in San Diego.

Rancho Mirage to San Diego - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rancho Mirage to San Diego by bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus, train via San Bernardino
best
1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Anatrain
3. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diegotrain
6h 53m
$102–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
7h 47m
$20–44
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 18m
$60–121
Drive 121.4 mi
1. Drive from Rancho Mirage to San Diegocar 121.4 mi
2h 24m
$23–32
Bus via Anaheim
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Anaheim to San Diegobus Los Angeles
7h 46m
$56–90

Rancho Mirage to San Diego by bus and train (Amtrak)

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7h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 225.9 mi
Duration: 6h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 & Rancho Las Palmas to San Diego via Town Center & Hahn, Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, and Anaheim in around 7h 46m.

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