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How to get fromRancho Santa Fe to Palm Springsby train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Rancho Santa Fe to Palm Springs by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h
    $56–105

  2. Drive 103 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rancho Santa Fe to Palm Springscar car 103 mi
    1h 54m
    $19–28

  3. Train, bus via San Bernardino

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    9h 57m
    $20–32

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 35m
    $60–90

Rancho Santa Fe to Palm Springs by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 176.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Rancho Santa Fe, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Paseo Delicias & La Fremontia to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 6h 35m.

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