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How to get fromOrange County to La Quintaby train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Orange County to La Quinta by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Indio, CAbus bus Cbx
    4h 6m
    $61–93

  2. Drive 112.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Orange County to La Quintacar car 112.5 mi
    2h 3m
    $21–30

  3. Bus via Fullerton Amtrak Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 13m
    $60–87

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Indio, CAbus bus Cbx
    5h 28m
    $64–88

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Orange County to La Quinta.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 131.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Orange County, 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.

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