There are 3 ways to get from Encinitas to Rancho Mirage by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 28mDrive 102.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Encinitas to Rancho Miragecar 102.5 mi
2h 15m$19–27Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 26m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Rancho Mirage is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Rancho Mirage is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas to Rancho Mirage. However, there are services departing from Hwy 101 & K St and arriving at Hwy 111 at Rancho Las Palmas via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station and Town Center & Hahn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
The distance between Encinitas and Rancho Mirage is 180 miles. The road distance is 103.1 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Rancho Mirage without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 28m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Encinitas to Rancho Mirage, including transfers.
Encinitas to Rancho Mirage bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Encinitas to Rancho Mirage bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Rancho Mirage is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Encinitas to Rancho Mirage.
There are 1879+ hotels available in Rancho Mirage.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Rancho Mirage, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Hwy 111 at Rancho Las Palmas via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop, and Town Center & Hahn in around 7h 26m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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