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How to get fromSan Jose Airport (SJC) to La Quintaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, subway, rideshare, or car

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There are 11 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to La Quinta by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, subway, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SJC - PSP
    1h 59m
    $306–864

  2. Drive 468.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to La Quintacar car 468.1 mi
    7h 58m
    $86–124

  3. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    3h 58m
    $233–458

  4. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    12h 7m
    $104–194

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indiobus bus San José
    15h 58m
    $182–366

  6. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    5h
    $263–874

  7. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    4h 23m
    $326–858

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Indiobus bus San Jose
    13h 29m
    $100–146

  9. Train, bus via Fontana

    1. Take the train from San Jose 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
    17h 31m
    $220–406

  10. Train, bus via Anaheim (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    17h 41m
    $196–382

  11. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJC to La Quintarideshare rideshare 468.1 mi
    7h 58m

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

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Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 411.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJC), USA and La Quinta, Riverside County, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to La Quinta via Santa Clara Transit Center, Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Indio Bus Station in around 12h 7m.

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