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How to get fromWashington to La Quintaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to La Quinta by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane DCA - PSP
    7h 44m
    $322–1,089

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane IAD - PSP
    8h 1m
    $237–748

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 12h
    $500–744

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardinotrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Indio Blvd at Transportation Cenbus bus 10
    2d 16h
    $1,557–2,599

  5. Drive  2,503.5 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to La Quintacar car 2,503.5 mi
    41h 24m
    $457–660

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration8h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$247Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,227.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and La Quinta, Riverside County, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to La Quinta via Harrisburg Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Indio Bus Station in around 2d 12h.

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