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How to get fromSanta Monica to La Quintaby bus, train, car, plane, tram, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Line 20 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to 6th / Mainbus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indiobus bus San Jose / ...
    4h 10m
    $61–112

  2. Drive 142.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to La Quintacar car 142.9 mi
    2h 30m
    $27–38

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train SB Line
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Indio, CAbus bus La / ...
    6h 22m
    $65–98

  4. Line 3 bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    3h 34m
    $196–648

  5. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Maravilla Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the bus from East Los Angeles to Indiobus bus Huntington Park
    4h 45m
    $48–77

  6. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    4h 56m
    $52–87

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 154.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and La Quinta, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to La Quinta via 6th / Main, Downtown Los Angeles, and Indio in around 4h 10m.

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