There are
2,740 mi
from Schenectady, NY to La Quinta, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 1 hour to go from Schenectady, New York to La Quinta, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Schenectady, NY to La Quinta, CA) is 2,357.92 mi.
2,740 mi = 4,410.12 kms