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How to get fromDesert Hot Springs to Laguna Beachby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Desert Hot Springs to Laguna Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 55m
    $108–179

  2. Drive 101.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Desert Hot Springs to Laguna Beachcar car 101.9 mi
    1h 52m
    $19–27

  3. Line 2 bus, bus, line 43 bus, line 83 bus, line 89 bus

    1. Take the bus from Pierson at Cactus to El Cielo at Baristobus bus 2
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus bus 43 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6bus bus 83
    5. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 3 to Laguna Beach Layoverbus bus 89
    6h 49m
    $36–52

  4. Bus, line 47 bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 to Fairview-Arlingtonbus bus 47
    7h 56m
    $36–52

Desert Hot Springs to Laguna Beach by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA and Laguna Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Desert Hot Springs to Laguna Beach via Palm Springs Station, Los Angeles, and Irvine in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pierson at Cactus to Laguna Beach Layover via El Cielo at Baristo, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6, and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 3 in around 6h 49m.

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