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How to get fromSacramento Airport (SMF) to La Quintaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to La Quinta by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SMF - PSP
    1h 59m
    $127–400

  2. Drive 519.6 mi

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    1. Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to La Quintacar car 519.6 mi
    8h 40m
    $95–137

  3. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    12h 51m
    $108–211

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indiobus bus San José
    19h 16m
    $209–440

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus Sacramento
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Indiobus bus San Jose
    19h 20m
    $168–216

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration2h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 460.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and La Quinta, Riverside County, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal A to La Quinta via J St. at 8th St., 8Th St & K St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Indio Bus Station in around 12h 51m.

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