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How to get fromSouth Lake Tahoe to La Quintaby bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from South Lake Tahoe to La Quinta by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SMF - PSP
    8h 2m
    $130–416

  2. Drive 499.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Lake Tahoe to La Quintacar car 499.2 mi
    9h 12m
    $92–132

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge to San Jose Park and Ridebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Indiobus bus San Jose
    18h 24m
    $230–283

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indiobus bus
    23h 10m
    $220–454

  5. Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Stateline, NV - Bally's to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane RNO - BUR
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indiobus bus
    9h 17m
    $593–897

  6. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SMF - ONT
    3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 9m
    $252–868

  7. Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    1. Take the bus from Stateline, NV - Bally's to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane RNO - SNA
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    11h 42m
    $359–917

  8. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Lodi Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lodi Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 41m
    $119–220

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration2h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from South Lake Tahoe to La Quinta.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 574.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA and La Quinta, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from South Lake Tahoe to La Quinta via Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge, San Jose Park and Ride, Tamien Station, Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara & 1st, King & Virginia, San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, and Indio in around 18h 24m.

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