There are 4 ways to get from Palmdale to Laguna Niguel by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 13m$41–65Train via Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
cheapest- Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain OC Line
4h 17m$14–21Train, bus
- Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from 5th / Hill 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
6h 43m$18–23Drive 101.2 mi
- Drive from Palmdale to Laguna Niguelcar 101.2 mi
2h 10m$19–27
Palmdale to Laguna Niguel by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palmdale to Laguna Niguel is to train via Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo which costs $13 - $21 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Palmdale to Laguna Niguel is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct train from Palmdale station to Laguna Niguel station. However, there are services departing from Palmdale Station and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Palmdale and Laguna Niguel is 127 miles. The road distance is 101.8 miles.
The best way to get from Palmdale to Laguna Niguel without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Palmdale to Laguna Niguel, including transfers.
Palmdale to Laguna Niguel train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Palmdale Station.
Palmdale to Laguna Niguel train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palmdale to Laguna Niguel is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Palmdale to Laguna Niguel.
There are 1000+ hotels available in Laguna Niguel.
What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Laguna Niguel, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Palmdale Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 4h 13m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from 5th / Hill to Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- 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
- Adult One-way
- $2
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