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

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Laguna Niguel is to bus and train via Riverside which costs $12 - $18 and takes 6h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Laguna Niguel is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $21 - $35.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Laguna Niguel. However, there are services departing from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Niguel-Crown Valley via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1, Harbor-East Shuttle Area and Paseo De Valencia-Calle De Los Caballeros. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Palm Desert to Laguna Niguel?

The distance between Palm Desert and Laguna Niguel is 151 miles. The road distance is 117.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Laguna Niguel without a car is to bus and train via San Bernardino which takes 4h 12m and costs $65 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Palm Desert to Laguna Niguel, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Palm Desert to Laguna Niguel bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Palm Desert to Laguna Niguel?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Laguna Niguel is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Palm Desert to Laguna Niguel.

Where can I stay near Laguna Niguel?

There are 1019+ hotels available in Laguna Niguel.

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

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

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Bus, train via San Bernardino
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 12m
$66–96
Bus, train via Riverside
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain IE-OC Line
6h 24m
$12–18
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 17m
$43–60
Drive 117.1 mi
1. Drive from Palm Desert to Laguna Niguelcar 117.1 mi
2h 8m
$22–31
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 36m
$41–55

Palm Desert to Laguna Niguel by bus and train

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4h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 149.9 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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