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How to get fromLa Quinta to Santa Monica Pierby bus, tram, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from La Quinta to Santa Monica Pier by bus, tram, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indio to East Los Angelesbus bus Nogales / ...
    2. Take the tram from Maravilla Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    4h 14m
    $52–72

  2. Drive 143.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Quinta to Santa Monica Piercar car 143.2 mi
    2h 31m
    $27–38

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    5h 17m
    $69–98

  4. Fly, line 3 bus

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Broadway Nsbus bus
    2h 56m
    $231–647

  5. Bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    4h 48m
    $54–82

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 155 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between La Quinta, Riverside County, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from La Quinta to Broadway / Ocean via Indio Bus Station and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 4h 48m.

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