How to get from Lake Forest-Rancho to City of Santa Ana by bus?

From Lake Forest-Rancho to City of Santa Ana by bus

To get from Lake Forest-Rancho to City of Santa Ana you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 177 bus from Rancho-Lake Forest station to Portola-El Toro station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 89 bus and finally take the 83 bus from Paseo De Valencia-Calle De La Plata station to Civic Center-Main station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from Lake Forest-Rancho may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to City of Santa Ana on the Moovit app.

85min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 177177
Bus - 8989
Bus - 8383
Walk to City of Santa Ana
Leaves from Rancho-Lake Forest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rancho-Lake Forest
    ID 8675
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 177177
    Wait for bus
    177
    Mission Viejo - Los Alisos and Mustang
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Portola-El Toro
    ID 8270
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Toro-Santa Margarita
    ID 4159
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Laguna Beach
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Calle De La Plata-Paseo De Valencia
    ID 3979
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paseo De Valencia-Calle De La Plata
    ID 3948
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8383
    Wait for bus
    83
    Fullerton Park and Ride
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Civic Center-Main
    ID 8023
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to City of Santa Ana
    Walk to
    City of Santa Ana
    710 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lake Forest-Rancho to City of Santa Ana

The distance between Lake Forest-Rancho and City of Santa Ana is approximately 23.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Forest-Rancho to City of Santa Ana by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Santa Ana – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Lake Forest-Rancho to City of Santa Ana

To check the bus schedule from Lake Forest-Rancho to City of Santa Ana using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lake Forest-Rancho) and destination (City of Santa Ana), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lake Forest-Rancho to City of Santa Ana?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 177, Bus line 89, Bus line 83.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lake Forest-Rancho and City of Santa Ana?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lake Forest-Rancho to City of Santa Ana?

    The 177 bus line goes from Rancho-Lake Forest station near Lake Forest-Rancho in Lake Forest to Portola-El Toro station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Portola-El Toro station near City of Santa Ana.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lake Forest-Rancho to City of Santa Ana by bus?

    The total travel time between Lake Forest-Rancho and City of Santa Ana by bus is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Lake Forest-Rancho to get to City of Santa Ana?

    Get on the 177 bus from the Rancho-Lake Forest stop near Lake Forest-Rancho in Lake Forest.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lake Forest-Rancho and City of Santa Ana?

    Get off the bus at the Portola-El Toro stop, which is closest to City of Santa Ana.

  • How much is the bus fare from Lake Forest-Rancho to City of Santa Ana?

    The ride from Lake Forest-Rancho to City of Santa Ana costs $2.00.

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