There are 5 ways to get from San Gabriel to Laguna Beach by tram, train, bus, or car
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Sierra Madre Villa Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain OC Line
3h 27m$43–62Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus 577
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus 1
4h 19m$5Drive 50.9 mi
- Drive from San Gabriel to Laguna Beachcar 50.9 mi
1h 1m$10–14Bus via Cal State LA Busway Station
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus 577
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus 1
4h 24m$5–6Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Sierra Madre Villa Station to 5th Street Stationtram Metro A Line
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus 1
4h 55m$8
San Gabriel to Laguna Beach by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Gabriel to Laguna Beach is to bus which costs $4 - $5 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from San Gabriel to Laguna Beach is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from San Gabriel to Laguna Beach. However, there are services departing from Valley / Abbot and arriving at Coast-Ocean via El Monte Station - Lower Level and 7Th-Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from San Gabriel station to Laguna Beach. However, there are services departing from Sierra Madre Villa Station and arriving at Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between San Gabriel and Laguna Beach is 82 miles. The road distance is 51.2 miles.
The best way to get from San Gabriel to Laguna Beach without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 27m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from San Gabriel to Laguna Beach, including transfers.
San Gabriel to Laguna Beach bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from El Monte Station - Lower Level.
San Gabriel to Laguna Beach train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Sierra Madre Villa Station.
San Gabriel to Laguna Beach bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 7th / Channel station.
What companies run services between San Gabriel, CA, USA and Laguna Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Valley / Abbot to Coast-Ocean via El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 4h 19m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Sierra Madre Villa Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from Sierra Madre Villa Station to 5th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Ocean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Ocean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Ocean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
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More Questions & Answers
San Gabriel to Laguna Beach train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between San Gabriel to Laguna Beach is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from San Gabriel to Laguna Beach.
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