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

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Rosa to La Quinta by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Sonoma County Airport to Palm Springs International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane STS - PSP
    3h 28m
    $201–750

  2. Drive 550.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Rosa to La Quintacar car 550.7 mi
    9h 20m
    $101–146

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission Stbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 20m
    $114–219

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain train
    2. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 6m
    $198–414

  5. Train, bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport

    1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART Larkspurtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    5h 45m
    $248–444

  6. Train, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport

    1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    5h 56m
    $341–906

  7. Fly Sonoma County Airport to Ontario International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane STS - ONT
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 38m
    $188–482

  8. Train, BART, bus

    1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain train
    2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Indiobus bus
    16h 24m
    $112–172

  9. Train, bus via Fontana

    1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 4m
    $258–477

Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration1h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 508 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to La Quinta via 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Indio Bus Station in around 15h 20m.

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