What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Laguna Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Laguna Beach is to bus via San Bernardino which costs $6 - $11 and takes 7h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Laguna Beach?

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Laguna Beach is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Desert and Laguna Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Laguna Beach. However, there are services departing from Palm Desert 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 20m.

How far is it from Palm Desert to Laguna Beach?

The distance between Palm Desert and Laguna Beach is 161 miles. The road distance is 115.8 miles.

How do I travel from Palm Desert to Laguna Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Laguna Beach without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 26m and costs $95 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Palm Desert to Laguna Beach?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Palm Desert to Laguna Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palm Desert to Laguna Beach bus from?

Palm Desert to Laguna Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Palm Desert to Laguna Beach bus arrive?

Palm Desert to Laguna Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Palm Desert to Laguna Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Laguna Beach is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Palm Desert to Laguna Beach.

Where can I stay near Laguna Beach?

There are 1133+ hotels available in Laguna Beach.

Palm Desert to Laguna Beach - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Desert to Laguna Beach by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus El Paso
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain IE-OC Line
4h 26m
$96–141
Bus via San Bernardino
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Harbor + Katellabus 200
7h 35m
$6–11
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 20m
$41–55
Drive 115.1 mi
1. Drive from Palm Desert to Laguna Beachcar 115.1 mi
2h 5m
$21–31
Bus, line 47 bus
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 to Fairview-Arlingtonbus 47
6h 27m
$41–55

Palm Desert to Laguna Beach by bus (Amtrak)

7Weekly Buses

5h 20mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 160.1 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Laguna Beach, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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