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There are 7 ways to get from California to La Quinta by bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indiobus bus San Jose / ...
    2h 13m
    $60–107

  2. Drive 128.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to La Quintacar car 128.8 mi
    2h 11m
    $24–34

  3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    3h 7m
    $203–658

  4. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indiobus bus San José
    2h 13m
    $46–75

  5. Bus via Indio Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2h 18m
    $50–83

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train SB Line
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Huntington Park
    4h 15m
    $84–118

  7. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    3h 53m
    $226–418

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from California to La Quinta.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 137.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between California, USA and La Quinta, Riverside County, CA, USA?

Tufesa operates a bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indio every 3 hours. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 2h. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) once daily.

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