What is the cheapest way to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Palm Desert?

The cheapest way to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Palm Desert is to bus which costs $7 - $11 and takes 8h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Palm Desert?

The fastest way to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Palm Desert is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Rancho Santa Margarita and Palm Desert?

No, there is no direct bus from Rancho Santa Margarita to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa and arriving at Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Harbor-East Shuttle Area and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Rancho Santa Margarita to Palm Desert?

The distance between Rancho Santa Margarita and Palm Desert is 141 miles. The road distance is 112.5 miles.

How do I travel from Rancho Santa Margarita to Palm Desert without a car?

The best way to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Palm Desert without a car is to line 89 bus and line 83 bus and line 43 bus and bus which takes 6h 5m and costs $40 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Palm Desert?

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Palm Desert, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rancho Santa Margarita to Palm Desert bus from?

Rancho Santa Margarita to Palm Desert bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa station.

Where does the Rancho Santa Margarita to Palm Desert bus arrive?

Rancho Santa Margarita to Palm Desert bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 3 station.

Can I drive from Rancho Santa Margarita to Palm Desert?

Yes, the driving distance between Rancho Santa Margarita to Palm Desert is 112 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Rancho Santa Margarita to Palm Desert.

Where can I stay near Palm Desert?

There are 1691+ hotels available in Palm Desert.

Rancho Santa Margarita to Palm Desert - 3 ways to travel via line 89 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Palm Desert by bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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Line 89 bus, line 83 bus, line 43 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 3bus 89
2. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus 83
3. Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus 43 / ...
4. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus
6h 5m
$41–56
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Katella + Harbor to San Bernardinobus 200
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
8h 17m
$7–11
Drive 111.8 mi
1. Drive from Rancho Santa Margarita to Palm Desertcar 111.8 mi
1h 59m
$21–30

Rancho Santa Margarita to Palm Desert by bus

7Weekly Buses

6h 5mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 140.6 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 6h 5m.

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