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How to get fromLaguna Niguel to Palo Altoby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Laguna Niguel to Palo Alto by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2h 37m
    $253–875

  2. Bus via Los Angeles

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5bus bus 83
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Los Angelesbus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Josebus bus
    16h 24m
    $57–81

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    10h 54m
    $64–121

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 56m
    $153–324

  5. Drive 407.4 mi

    1. Drive from Laguna Niguel to Palo Altocar car 407.4 mi
    6h 57m
    $75–108

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SNA - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2h 52m
    $249–784

Laguna Niguel to Palo Alto by bus and train (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 377.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Laguna Niguel, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 12h 56m.

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