There are 5 ways to get from South Pasadena to Laguna Niguel by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from South Pasadena Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 28m$20–42Bus via Anaheim
cheapest- Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14bus 460
- Take the bus from Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5 to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6bus 83
4h 54m$7–8Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 46m$23–32Drive 54.2 mi
- Drive from South Pasadena to Laguna Niguelcar 54.2 mi
1h 2m$10–15Train
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain OC Line
2h 36m$11–15
South Pasadena to Laguna Niguel by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Pasadena to Laguna Niguel is to bus via Anaheim which costs $6 - $8 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from South Pasadena to Laguna Niguel is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from South Pasadena to Laguna Niguel station. However, there are services departing from Fair Oaks / Mission and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Cal State La Transit Center and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from South Pasadena station to Laguna Niguel station. However, there are services departing from South Pasadena Station and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between South Pasadena and Laguna Niguel is 64 miles. The road distance is 54.5 miles.
The best way to get from South Pasadena to Laguna Niguel without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 28m and costs $19 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from South Pasadena to Laguna Niguel, including transfers.
South Pasadena to Laguna Niguel bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
South Pasadena to Laguna Niguel train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from South Pasadena Station.
The best way to get from South Pasadena to Laguna Niguel is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs $22 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $15 and takes 2h 36m.
What companies run services between South Pasadena, CA, USA and Laguna Niguel, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $20–29 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, Metrolink Trains operates a train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo every 3 hours. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 1h 17m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from South Pasadena Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Flower / 7th to Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5 to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
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More Questions & Answers
South Pasadena to Laguna Niguel bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
South Pasadena to Laguna Niguel train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between South Pasadena to Laguna Niguel is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from South Pasadena to Laguna Niguel.
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