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How to get fromCarmel Valley to Laguna Beachby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Carmel Valley 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
    1h 22m
    $75–112

  2. Drive 56.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmel Valley to Laguna Beachcar car 56.3 mi
    1h 7m
    $11–15

  3. Train, line 91 bus, line 89 bus

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Camino Capistrano-Old Mission to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7bus bus 91
    3. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 3 to Laguna Beach Layoverbus bus 89
    3h 1m
    $49–71

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  • Distance: 60.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between Carmel Valley, San Diego County, CA, USA and Laguna Beach, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Carmel Valley to Laguna Beach. However, you can take the taxi 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 vehicle from Carmel Valley to Laguna Beach Layover via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7, and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 3 in around 3h 1m.

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