La Quinta, CA is a city located in Riverside County, California and is known for its golf courses, shopping, and outdoor activities. The city is also conveniently connected to the rest of the state via public transportation. La Quinta has both a local bus system run by SunLine Transit Agency with routes throughout the Coachella Valley as well as access to Amtrak and Greyhound trains from nearby Palm Springs. Additionally, for those looking to take a flight out of town, the Palm Springs International Airport is only 15 miles away. For those looking to explore beyond La Quinta itself and experience some of California's stunning natural scenery, there are several car rental options available at the airport. With so many convenient options for getting around La Quinta and beyond it can be easy to see why this area is such a popular destination.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in La Quinta takes 22.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in La Quinta get to work:
- 75.9% drive their own car alone
- 9.9% carpool with others
- 9.9% work from home
- 1.4% take mass transit