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

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There are 5 ways to get from Desert Hot Springs to Laguna Niguel by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Line 2 bus, bus, train

    best
    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 train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 46m
    $38–57

  2. Line 4 bus, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from El Cielo at Kirk Douglas to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    3. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain train
    8h 17m
    $12–18

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 54m
    $77–144

  4. Drive 103.9 mi

    1. Drive from Desert Hot Springs to Laguna Niguelcar car 103.9 mi
    1h 56m
    $19–28

  5. Line 2 bus, bus, line 43 bus, line 83 bus, line 177 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 Paseo De Valencia-Calle De Los Caballeros to Niguel-Crown Valleybus bus 177
    7h 5m
    $36–52

Desert Hot Springs to Laguna Niguel by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Desert Hot Springs to Laguna Niguel.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 141.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a vehicle from Desert Hot Springs to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Palm Springs Station and Los Angeles in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pierson at Cactus to Niguel-Crown Valley 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 Paseo De Valencia-Calle De Los Caballeros in around 7h 5m.

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