There are 3 ways to get from University of California, Riverside to Laguna Beach by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain IE-OC Line
2h 57m$39–61Bus, line 83 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus 200
- Take the bus from Katella-Harbor to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6bus 83
4h 11m$5–10Drive 51.1 mi
- Drive from University of California, Riverside to Laguna Beachcar 51.1 mi
57 min$10–14
University of California, Riverside to Laguna Beach by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of California, Riverside to Laguna Beach is to bus and line 83 bus which costs $5 - $10 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from University of California, Riverside to Laguna Beach is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from University of California, Riverside to Laguna Beach. However, there are services departing from UCR at Bannockburn Village and arriving at Laguna Beach Layover via Vine St. Mobility Hub, Katella-Harbor and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from University of California, Riverside to Laguna Beach. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between University of California, Riverside and Laguna Beach is 71 miles. The road distance is 51.4 miles.
The best way to get from University of California, Riverside to Laguna Beach without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from University of California, Riverside to Laguna Beach, including transfers.
University of California, Riverside to Laguna Beach bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Vine St. Mobility Hub station.
University of California, Riverside to Laguna Beach train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
The best way to get from University of California, Riverside to Laguna Beach is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 83 bus, which costs $5 - $10 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between University of California, Riverside, CA, USA and Laguna Beach, CA, USA?
Metrolink Trains operates a train from Riverside - Downtown to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo every 4 hours. Tickets cost $9–14 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from University of California, Riverside to Laguna Beach Layover via UCR at Bannockburn Village, Vine St. Mobility Hub, Harbor + Katella, Katella-Harbor, Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6, and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 3 in around 4h 11m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Katella-Harbor to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
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More Questions & Answers
University of California, Riverside to Laguna Beach bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Harbor + Katella station.
University of California, Riverside to Laguna Beach train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of California, Riverside to Laguna Beach is 51 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from University of California, Riverside to Laguna Beach.
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