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How to get fromPismo Beach to La Quintaby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Pismo Beach to La Quinta by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SBP - PSP
    4h 15m
    $366–732

  2. Drive 303.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pismo Beach to La Quintacar car 303.5 mi
    5h 24m
    $56–80

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indiobus bus San José
    9h 2m
    $122–229

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 10m
    $74–124

  5. Train, bus via Fontana

    1. Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Los Angelestrain 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
    10h 35m
    $159–270

  6. Train, bus #2 (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 49m
    $136–252

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets to La Quinta via Santa Maria Transit Center, Chapala at Figueroa, Chapala & Anapamu, State & Yanonali, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, and Indio Bus Station in around 11h 10m.

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