What is the cheapest way to get from Rancho Mirage to Santa Ana?

The cheapest way to get from Rancho Mirage to Santa Ana is to bus via San Bernardino which costs $4 - $9 and takes 6h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rancho Mirage to Santa Ana?

The fastest way to get from Rancho Mirage to Santa Ana is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Rancho Mirage and Santa Ana?

No, there is no direct bus from Rancho Mirage to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 & Rancho Las Palmas and arriving at Main-Civic Center via Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 and Harbor-East Shuttle Area. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Rancho Mirage to Santa Ana?

The distance between Rancho Mirage and Santa Ana is 135 miles. The road distance is 102.6 miles.

How do I travel from Rancho Mirage to Santa Ana without a car?

The best way to get from Rancho Mirage to Santa Ana without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 52m and costs $70 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Rancho Mirage to Santa Ana?

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Rancho Mirage to Santa Ana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rancho Mirage to Santa Ana bus from?

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

Where does the Rancho Mirage to Santa Ana bus arrive?

Rancho Mirage to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Rancho Mirage to Santa Ana?

Yes, the driving distance between Rancho Mirage to Santa Ana is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Rancho Mirage to Santa Ana.

Where can I stay near Santa Ana?

There are 1577+ hotels available in Santa Ana.

Rancho Mirage to Santa Ana - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rancho Mirage to Santa Ana by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus El Paso / ...
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
3h 52m
$73–102
Bus via San Bernardino
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
6h 14m
$4–9
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 4m
$40–55
Drive 102 mi
1. Drive from Rancho Mirage to Santa Anacar 102 mi
1h 55m
$19–27

Rancho Mirage to Santa Ana by bus (Amtrak)

7Weekly Buses

5h 4mAverage Duration

$40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 133.8 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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