There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Rancho Mirage by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane SFO - PSP
3h 15m$185–367Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
13h 46m$88–152Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
19h$186–382Drive 495.3 mi
- Drive from San Francisco to Rancho Miragecar 495.3 mi
8h 22m$91–131Fly from Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane OAK - PSP
3h 15m$281–803Bus via Anaheim
- Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 40m$110–172
San Francisco to Rancho Mirage by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Rancho Mirage is to bus which costs $85 - $160 and takes 13h 46m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Rancho Mirage is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $180 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Rancho Mirage. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Hwy 111 at Rancho Las Palmas via Los Angeles Union Station, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy and Town Center & Hahn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.
The distance between San Francisco and Rancho Mirage is 447 miles. The road distance is 498.2 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Rancho Mirage without a car is to bus which takes 13h 46m and costs $85 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from San Francisco to Rancho Mirage, including transfers.
San Francisco to Rancho Mirage bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Rancho Mirage is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $180 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $160 and takes 13h 46m.
San Francisco to Rancho Mirage bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Rancho Mirage is 498 miles. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from San Francisco to Rancho Mirage.
What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Rancho Mirage, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Hwy 111 at Rancho Las Palmas via Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, and Town Center & Hahn in around 13h 46m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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