There are 4 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Rancho Mirage by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane SBP - PSP
5h 11m$296–646Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
8h 56m$50–89Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 32m$113–213Drive 302.1 mi
- Drive from San Luis Obispo to Rancho Miragecar 302.1 mi
5h 32m$56–80
San Luis Obispo to Rancho Mirage by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Rancho Mirage is to bus which costs $50 - $90 and takes 8h 56m.
The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Rancho Mirage is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $290 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from San Luis Obispo to Rancho Mirage. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum 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 8h 56m.
The distance between San Luis Obispo and Rancho Mirage is 271 miles. The road distance is 303.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Rancho Mirage without a car is to bus which takes 8h 56m and costs $50 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from San Luis Obispo to Rancho Mirage, including transfers.
San Luis Obispo to Rancho Mirage bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Rancho Mirage is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $290 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 8h 56m.
San Luis Obispo to Rancho Mirage bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Rancho Mirage is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Rancho Mirage.
What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Rancho Mirage, CA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum 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 8h 56m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–260
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- 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
- 5 times a day
- 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
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