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How to get fromPalo Alto to Laguna Beachby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Palo Alto to Laguna Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    3h 22m
    $238–864

  2. Bus via El Monte

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to El Monte, CA - Thuan Phat Supermarketbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus bus 1
    13h 9m
    $52–71

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Long Beach Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus bus 1
    12h 39m
    $64–120

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    14h 20m
    $184–361

  5. Drive 405.2 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Laguna Beachcar car 405.2 mi
    6h 53m
    $74–107

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SFO - SNA
    3h 39m
    $234–773

  7. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OAK - SNA
    5h 6m
    $298–839

Palo Alto to Laguna Beach by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 372.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Coast-Ocean via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Station, Long Beach Bus Station, Anaheim & Long Beach Blvd SE, 7th & Channel SE, and 7Th-Channel in around 12h 39m.

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