What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to La Quinta?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to La Quinta is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to La Quinta?

The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to La Quinta is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Mesa and La Quinta?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to La Quinta. However, there are services departing from Harbor-Bernard and arriving at La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stop via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Costa Mesa to La Quinta?

The distance between Costa Mesa and La Quinta is 140 miles. The road distance is 119.3 miles.

How do I travel from Costa Mesa to La Quinta without a car?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to La Quinta without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 26m and costs $60 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Costa Mesa to La Quinta?

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Costa Mesa to La Quinta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to La Quinta bus from?

Costa Mesa to La Quinta bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Harbor-Bernard station.

Where does the Costa Mesa to La Quinta bus arrive?

Costa Mesa to La Quinta bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2 station.

Can I drive from Costa Mesa to La Quinta?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to La Quinta is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Costa Mesa to La Quinta.

Where can I stay near La Quinta?

There are 1394+ hotels available in La Quinta.

Costa Mesa to La Quinta - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 43 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Costa Mesa to La Quinta by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Indio, CAbus Cbx
5h 26m
$63–95
Drive 118.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Costa Mesa to La Quintacar 118.6 mi
2h 8m
$22–32
Line 43 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Harbor-Bernard to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus 43
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 29m
$55–80

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Distance: 139.3 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Harbor-Bernard to La Quinta via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stop in around 5h 29m.

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