There are 4 ways to get from Laguna Niguel to Morro Bay by train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 38m$92–188Drive 250.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Laguna Niguel to Morro Baycar 250.4 mi
4h 41m$46–66Train to San Diego International Airport, fly
- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SAN - SBP
6h 38m$194–399Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
6h 47m$239–471
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laguna Niguel to Morro Bay is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Laguna Niguel to Morro Bay is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct train from Laguna Niguel station to Morro Bay. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
The distance between Laguna Niguel and Morro Bay is 295 miles. The road distance is 251.8 miles.
The best way to get from Laguna Niguel to Morro Bay without a car is to train which takes 9h 38m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 9h 38m to get from Laguna Niguel to Morro Bay, including transfers.
Laguna Niguel to Morro Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
Laguna Niguel to Morro Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laguna Niguel to Morro Bay is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Laguna Niguel to Morro Bay.
There are 232+ hotels available in Morro Bay.
What companies run services between Laguna Niguel, CA, USA and Morro Bay, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 7h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $30–200
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–180
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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