There are 3 ways to get from Laguna Niguel to Duarte by train, tram, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union StationOC Line
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Duarte / City of Hope StationMetro A Line
2h 7m$12–15Drive 54.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Laguna Niguel to Duarte54.3 mi
1h 7m$10–15Train, tram via San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Duarte / City of Hope StationMetro A Line
2h 12m$22–24
Laguna Niguel to Duarte by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laguna Niguel to Duarte is to drive which costs $9 - $15 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Laguna Niguel to Duarte is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct train from Laguna Niguel to Duarte station. However, there are services departing from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo and arriving at Duarte / City of Hope Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
The distance between Laguna Niguel and Duarte is 74 miles. The road distance is 54.6 miles.
The best way to get from Laguna Niguel to Duarte without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 7m and costs $11 - $15.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Laguna Niguel to Duarte, including transfers.
Laguna Niguel to Duarte train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo station.
Laguna Niguel to Duarte train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laguna Niguel to Duarte is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Laguna Niguel to Duarte.
There are 445+ hotels available in Duarte.
What companies run services between Laguna Niguel, CA, USA and Duarte, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Laguna Niguel to Duarte. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro A-Line, then take the vehicle to Duarte / City of Hope Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Laguna Niguel to Duarte in around 1h 7m.
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $9–13
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Duarte / City of Hope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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