What is the cheapest way to get from Rancho Mirage to Laguna Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Rancho Mirage to Laguna Beach is to bus via San Bernardino which costs $6 - $11 and takes 7h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rancho Mirage to Laguna Beach?

The fastest way to get from Rancho Mirage to Laguna Beach is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Rancho Mirage and Laguna Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Rancho Mirage to Laguna Beach. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 & Rancho Las Palmas and arriving at Laguna Beach Layover via Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1, Harbor-East Shuttle Area and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Rancho Mirage to Laguna Beach?

The distance between Rancho Mirage and Laguna Beach is 163 miles. The road distance is 112 miles.

How do I travel from Rancho Mirage to Laguna Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Rancho Mirage to Laguna Beach without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 29m and costs $100 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Rancho Mirage to Laguna Beach?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Rancho Mirage to Laguna Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rancho Mirage to Laguna Beach bus from?

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

Where does the Rancho Mirage to Laguna Beach bus arrive?

Rancho Mirage to Laguna Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Rancho Mirage to Laguna Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Rancho Mirage to Laguna Beach is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Rancho Mirage to Laguna Beach.

Where can I stay near Laguna Beach?

There are 1134+ hotels available in Laguna Beach.

Rancho Mirage to Laguna Beach - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rancho Mirage 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 29m
$104–149
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 37m
$6–11
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 27m
$36–57
Drive 111.4 mi
1. Drive from Rancho Mirage to Laguna Beachcar 111.4 mi
2h 5m
$21–30
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
7h 34m
$36–57

Rancho Mirage to Laguna Beach by bus (Amtrak)

7Weekly Buses

6h 27mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 162.2 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Rancho Mirage, 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 $30–50 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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