There are 5 ways to get from Studio City to La Quinta by bus, train, car, subway, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indiobus San Jose / ...
3h 45m$63–114Drive 139.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Studio City to La Quintacar 139.8 mi
2h 27m$26–37Train, bus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain SB Line
- Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus Huntington Park
5h 53m$88–122Line 240 bus, subway, fly
- Take the bus from Ventura / Laurel Canyon to Universal / Studio City Stationbus
- Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane LAX - PSP
4h 11m$236–662Bus via Indio Bus Station
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
4h 4m$52–84
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Studio City to La Quinta is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Studio City to La Quinta is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Studio City to La Quinta. However, there are services departing from Ventura / Laurel Canyon and arriving at Indio via Downtown Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Studio City and La Quinta is 153 miles. The road distance is 140.6 miles.
The best way to get from Studio City to La Quinta without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Studio City to La Quinta, including transfers.
Studio City to La Quinta bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Downtown Los Angeles station.
Studio City to La Quinta bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Indio station.
Yes, the driving distance between Studio City to La Quinta is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Studio City to La Quinta.
There are 1395+ hotels available in La Quinta.
What companies run services between Studio City, CA, USA and La Quinta, Riverside County, CA, USA?
Tufesa operates a bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indio every 3 hours. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 2h. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–200
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indio
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $40–65
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- [email protected]
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indio
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–28
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $15–28
- Titanium
- $17–28
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Ventura / Laurel Canyon to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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