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How to get fromSouth Lake Tahoe to Rancho Mirageby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from South Lake Tahoe to Rancho Mirage by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

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    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SMF - PSP
    7h 47m
    $90–366

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge to San Jose Park and Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 43m
    $203–282

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    25h
    $216–434

  4. Drive 488.4 mi

    1. Drive from South Lake Tahoe to Rancho Miragecar car 488.4 mi
    9h 4m
    $90–129

South Lake Tahoe to Rancho Mirage by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25hAverage Duration
Ticket$216Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 562.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA and Rancho Mirage, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from South Lake Tahoe to Hwy 111 at Rancho Las Palmas via Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge, San Jose Park and Ride, Tamien Caltrain Northbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, San Jose Diridon Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, and Town Center & Hahn in around 18h 43m.

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