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How to get fromDel Mar to La Quintaby train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Del Mar to La Quinta by train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), or tram

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 41m
    $80–133

  2. Drive 116.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Del Mar to La Quintacar car 116.7 mi
    2h 30m
    $22–31

  3. Train, bus via San Bernardino

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Indio, CAbus bus Cbx
    7h 30m
    $72–113

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 15m
    $84–123

  5. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from UTC Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Indio, CAbus bus Cbx
    11h 17m
    $84–165

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Del Mar to La Quinta.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 195 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to La Quinta via Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stop in around 7h 15m.

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