There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to La Quinta by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Tustin to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
- Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Indio, CAbus Cbx
4h 13m$62–93Drive 114.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to La Quintacar 114.8 mi
2h 4m$21–31Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 20m$60–87Line 59 bus, bus
- Take the bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Ring-Brea Mallbus 59
- Take the bus from 285 S East End Ave - Pomona to Indiobus San Jose / ...
6h 32m$69–119
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to La Quinta is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to La Quinta is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine station to La Quinta. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Irvine and La Quinta is 136 miles. The road distance is 115.5 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to La Quinta without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 13m and costs $60 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Irvine to La Quinta, including transfers.
Irvine to La Quinta bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Irvine to La Quinta bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to La Quinta is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Irvine to La Quinta.
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What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and La Quinta, Riverside County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from San Bernardino, CA to Indio, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from San Bernardino, CA to Indio, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $27–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Ring-Brea Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from 285 S East End Ave - Pomona to Indio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $35–60
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