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How to get fromSan Juan Capistrano to Rancho Mirageby train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from San Juan Capistrano to Rancho Mirage by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station 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
    4h 48m
    $44–62

  2. Train, bus via San Bernardino

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    6h 21m
    $14–18

  3. Drive 106.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Juan Capistrano to Rancho Miragecar car 106.2 mi
    2h 12m
    $20–28

  4. Line 91 bus, line 83 bus, line 43 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Camino Capistrano-Old Mission to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7bus bus 91
    2. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus bus 83
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus 43 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 38m
    $42–57

San Juan Capistrano to Rancho Mirage by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 138.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Camino Capistrano-Old Mission 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 38m.

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