There are 6 ways to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage by train, bus, rideshare, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 8m$64–121Drive 126.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego Airport (SAN) to The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Miragecar 126.3 mi
2h 33m$24–34Train, bus via Town Center & Hahn (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 15m$66–116Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Diego-SAN to The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage126.3 mi
2h 33mBus via Anaheim (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 30m$74–106Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0850
8h 40m$31–62
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego Airport (SAN) to The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage. However, there are services departing from N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr and arriving at Hwy 111 at One Mirage Place via San Diego, Fullerton Amtrak Station and Town Center & Hahn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between San Diego Airport (SAN) and The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage is 211 miles. The road distance is 127 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 8m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage, including transfers.
San Diego Airport (SAN) to The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego Airport (SAN) to The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego Airport (SAN) to The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from San Diego Airport (SAN) to The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage.
There are 2378+ hotels available in The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage.
What companies run services between San Diego Airport (SAN), USA and The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr to The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage via Broadway & Pacific Hwy, San Diego, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop, Town Center & Hahn, and Hwy 111 at One Mirage Place in around 8h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Diego-SAN to The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Diego Airport (SAN) and The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









