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How to get fromCardiff-by-the-Sea to Laguna Beachby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Laguna Beach by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the taxi from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Laguna Beachtaxi taxi
    2h 14m
    $46–80

  2. Drive 49.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Laguna Beachcar car 49.3 mi
    59 min
    $9–13

  3. Line 101 bus, train, line 91 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Camino Capistrano-Old Mission to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7bus bus 91
    4h 13m
    $14–20

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Laguna Beachtaxi taxi 49.3 mi
    59 min
    $150–190

Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Laguna Beach by bus and train

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Laguna Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 56.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, USA and Laguna Beach, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Laguna Beach. However, you can take the line 101 bus to Hwy 101 & Plaza St, walk to Solana Beach Amtrak Station, take the train to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Laguna Beach. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr to Laguna Beach Layover via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7, and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 3 in around 4h 13m.

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