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

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There are 7 ways to get from Sacramento to La Quinta by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SMF - PSP
    3h 14m
    $132–418

  2. Drive 509.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sacramento to La Quintacar car 509.2 mi
    8h 28m
    $93–135

  3. Bus

    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 / ...
    10h 53m
    $110–199

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    17h 46m
    $230–450

  5. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    5h 48m
    $252–472

  6. Bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Indiobus bus
    14h 27m

  7. Train, bus via San Bernardino

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Indio, CAbus bus La
    19h 53m
    $242–459

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration2h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Sacramento to La Quinta.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 471.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, 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 Sacramento Bus Station to La Quinta via Los Angeles Union Station and Indio Bus Station in around 10h 53m.

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