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How to get fromLaguna Niguel to Desert Hot Springsby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    5h 8m
    $78–147

  2. Train, bus, line 4 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    3. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to El Cielo at Kirk Douglasbus bus 4
    8h 3m
    $14–18

  3. Train, bus, line 2 bus

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Cielo at Kirk Douglas to Palm at First Stbus bus 2
    5h 17m
    $39–57

  4. Drive 104.5 mi

    1. Drive from Laguna Niguel to Desert Hot Springscar car 104.5 mi
    1h 56m
    $20–28

  5. Line 177 bus, line 83 bus, line 43 bus, bus, line 2 bus

    1. Take the bus from Niguel-Crown Valley to Paseo De Valencia-Calle De Los Caballerosbus bus 177
    2. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus bus 83
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus 43 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from El Cielo at Kirk Douglas to Palm at First Stbus bus 2
    6h 40m
    $37–52

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Desert Hot Springs via Los Angeles and Palm Springs Station in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Niguel-Crown Valley to Palm at First St via Paseo De Valencia-Calle De Los Caballeros, Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, and El Cielo at Kirk Douglas in around 6h 40m.

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