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How to get fromEl Monte to La Quintaby bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train

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There are 6 ways to get from El Monte to La Quinta by bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Monte to Indio, CAbus bus Cbx
    2h 38m
    $58–85

  2. Drive  116 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Monte to La Quintacar car 116 mi
    1h 59m
    $21–30

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    3h 44m
    $294–660

  4. Bus via Indio

    1. Take the bus from El Monte to Indiobus bus Huntington Park
    2h 53m
    $69–105

  5. Bus via Indio Bus Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2h 58m
    $53–78

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from El Monte to Fontanatrain train SB Line
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Huntington Park
    3h 45m
    $83–116

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 125 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

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

CBX Cross Border Express operates a bus from El Monte to Indio, CA twice daily. Tickets cost $28–40 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Limousine Express also services this route once daily.

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