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How to get fromRancho Mirage to Santa Anaby bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 3 ways to get from Rancho Mirage to Santa Ana by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indio to San Bernardinobus bus Lxus 2202 / ...
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train IE-OC Line
    4h 1m
    $75–105

  2. Drive  102 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rancho Mirage to Santa Anacar car 102 mi
    1h 55m
    $18–26

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 4m

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  • Distance: 134.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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, and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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