There are 5 ways to get from Laguna Beach to Arcadia by train, tram, bus, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Arcadia Stationtram Metro A Line
2h 14m$45–55Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coast-Laguna to 7Th-Channelbus 1
- Take the bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus 577
4h 9m$4–5Bus, tram
- Take the bus from Coast-Laguna to 7Th-Channelbus 1
- Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Arcadia Stationtram Metro A Line
4h 2m$6Drive 54.1 mi
- Drive from Laguna Beach to Arcadiacar 54.1 mi
1h 5m$10–15Train, tram via Santa Ana-Santiago
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Arcadia Stationtram Metro A Line
3h 40m$14–27
Laguna Beach to Arcadia by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Laguna Beach to Arcadia is to bus which costs $4 - $5 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Laguna Beach to Arcadia is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Laguna Beach to Arcadia. However, there are services departing from Coast-Laguna and arriving at Huntington / Santa Anita via 7th / Channel and El Monte Station - Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Laguna Beach to Arcadia station. However, there are services departing from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo and arriving at Arcadia Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Laguna Beach and Arcadia is 80 miles. The road distance is 54.4 miles.
The best way to get from Laguna Beach to Arcadia without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 14m and costs $45 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Laguna Beach to Arcadia, including transfers.
Laguna Beach to Arcadia bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Coast-Laguna station.
Laguna Beach to Arcadia train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo station.
Laguna Beach to Arcadia bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at 7Th-Channel station.
What companies run services between Laguna Beach, CA, USA and Arcadia, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Coast-Laguna to Huntington / Santa Anita via 7Th-Channel, 7th / Channel, and El Monte Station - Lower Level in around 4h 9m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Coast-Laguna to 7Th-Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
Bus from Coast-Laguna to 7Th-Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
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Laguna Beach to Arcadia train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laguna Beach to Arcadia is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Laguna Beach to Arcadia.
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