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How to get fromSan Diego to Rancho Mirageby train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Rancho Mirage by train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 24m
    $69–118

  2. Drive 121.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Rancho Miragecar car 121.1 mi
    2h 24m
    $23–32

  3. Bus via Anaheim (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 45m
    $71–100

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    2. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0850
    8h 1m
    $32–71

San Diego to Rancho Mirage by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Diego to Rancho Mirage.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 208.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Rancho Mirage, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Diego to Hwy 111 at Rancho Las Palmas via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop, and Town Center & Hahn in around 6h 45m.

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