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

The cheapest way to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Rancho Mirage is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Rancho Mirage is to drive which takes 2h and costs $19 - $29.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Rancho Santa Margarita to Rancho Mirage. However, there are services departing from Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa and arriving at Hwy 111 at Rancho Las Palmas via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Fullerton Amtrak Station and Town Center & Hahn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Rancho Santa Margarita to Rancho Mirage?

The distance between Rancho Santa Margarita and Rancho Mirage is 143 miles. The road distance is 108.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Rancho Mirage without a car is to line 89 bus and line 83 bus and line 43 bus and bus which takes 6h 28m and costs $40 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Rancho Mirage, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Rancho Santa Margarita to Rancho Mirage bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rancho Santa Margarita to Rancho Mirage?

Yes, the driving distance between Rancho Santa Margarita to Rancho Mirage is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Rancho Santa Margarita to Rancho Mirage.

Where can I stay near Rancho Mirage?

There are 1693+ hotels available in Rancho Mirage.

Rancho Santa Margarita to Rancho Mirage - 2 ways to travel via line 89 bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Rancho Mirage by bus (Amtrak) or car

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Line 89 bus, line 83 bus, line 43 bus, bus
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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 28m
$42–57
Drive 108 mi
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1. Drive from Rancho Santa Margarita to Rancho Miragecar 108 mi
2h
$20–29

Rancho Santa Margarita to Rancho Mirage by bus

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6h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 142.2 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa to Hwy 111 at Rancho Las Palmas via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop, and Town Center & Hahn in around 6h 28m.

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