There are 2 ways to get from Santa Ana to Rancho Mirage by bus (Amtrak) or car
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Santa Ana to Rancho Mirage by train and bus (Amtrak)
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The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Rancho Mirage is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Rancho Mirage is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana station to Rancho Mirage. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Hwy 111 at Rancho Las Palmas via Town Center & Hahn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Santa Ana and Rancho Mirage is 117 miles. The road distance is 102.5 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Ana to Rancho Mirage without a car is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Santa Ana to Rancho Mirage, including transfers.
Santa Ana to Rancho Mirage bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Santa Ana to Rancho Mirage bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to Rancho Mirage is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Santa Ana to Rancho Mirage.
There are 2276+ hotels available in Rancho Mirage.
What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Rancho Mirage, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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