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How to get fromPalmdale to La Quintaby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Palmdale to La Quinta by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indiobus bus San Jose / ...
    5h 14m
    $72–127

  2. Drive  139.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palmdale to La Quintacar car 139.7 mi
    2h 34m
    $26–37

  3. Train, bus via Indio Bus Station

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    5h 18m
    $59–95

  4. Train, bus via Fontana

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 8m
    $89–125

  5. Train, bus via Anaheim

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 26m

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  • Distance: 208.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Palmdale to La Quinta. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to Pershing Square Station, walk to Downtown Los Angeles, take the bus to Indio, then take the taxi to La Quinta. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to La Quinta via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Indio Bus Station in around 5h 18m.

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