There are 4 ways to get from San Diego State University to La Quinta by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via El Centro
best- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0850
6h 9m$57–99Drive 126.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego State University to La Quintacar 126.9 mi
2h 34m$24–34Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 31m$85–143Bus
- Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Indio, CAbus Cbx
10h 46m$70–127
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego State University to La Quinta is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego State University to La Quinta is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego State University to La Quinta station. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Indio Bus Station via El Centro Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between San Diego State University and La Quinta is 203 miles. The road distance is 127.6 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego State University to La Quinta without a car is to bus via El Centro which takes 6h 9m and costs $55 - $100.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from San Diego State University to La Quinta, including transfers.
San Diego State University to La Quinta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Cajon Transit Center station.
San Diego State University to La Quinta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Centro Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego State University to La Quinta is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from San Diego State University to La Quinta.
There are 1085+ hotels available in La Quinta.
What companies run services between San Diego State University, CA, USA and La Quinta, Riverside County, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from San Diego State University to La Quinta via SDSU Station, El Cajon Station, El Cajon Transit Center, El Centro Bus Stop, and Indio Bus Station in around 6h 9m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Indio, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
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