There are 6 ways to get from La Quinta to Laguna Beach by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus El Paso
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain IE-OC Line
4h 24m$96–140Drive 122.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Quinta to Laguna Beachcar 122.2 mi
2h 13m$23–33Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 42m$59–82Bus via San Bernardino
- Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus El Paso
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Harbor + Katellabus 200
5h 48m$61–89Bus, line 47 bus
- Take the bus from La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 to Fairview-Arlingtonbus 47
6h 49m$59–82Bus #2
- Take the bus from Indio, CA to Santa Anabus El Paso
11h 12m$70–96
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Quinta to Laguna Beach is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from La Quinta to Laguna Beach is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from La Quinta to Laguna Beach. However, there are services departing from La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Laguna Beach Layover via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1, Harbor-East Shuttle Area and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between La Quinta and Laguna Beach is 161 miles. The road distance is 122.9 miles.
The best way to get from La Quinta to Laguna Beach without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 24m and costs $95 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from La Quinta to Laguna Beach, including transfers.
La Quinta to Laguna Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stop station.
La Quinta to Laguna Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Quinta to Laguna Beach is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from La Quinta to Laguna Beach.
There are 1133+ hotels available in Laguna Beach.
What companies run services between La Quinta, Riverside County, CA, USA and Laguna Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $28–40
Bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $28–40
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Indio, CA to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from San Bernardino to Harbor + Katella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–4
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–4
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–5
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 to Fairview-Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
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