How to get from Lake Forest to Costa Mesa by bus?

From Lake Forest to Costa Mesa by bus

To get from Lake Forest to Costa Mesa in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 177 bus from Lake Forest-Dimension station to Lake Forest-Jeronimo station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the 71 bus from Red Hill-Main station to Bristol-Red Hill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from Lake Forest may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Costa Mesa on the Moovit app.

136min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 177177
Bus - 8686
Bus - 7171
Walk to Costa Mesa
Leaves from Lake Forest-Dimension

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake Forest-Dimension
    ID 4216
    0.59 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 177177
    Wait for bus
    177
    Laguna Hills Transp Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake Forest-Jeronimo
    ID 4225
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeronimo-Lake Forest
    ID 4191
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Costa Mesa - Bristol and Sunflower
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main-Red Hill
    ID 3485
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Red Hill-Main
    ID 3563
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Newport Beach - Hoag Hospital
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bristol-Red Hill
    ID 1138
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Costa Mesa
    Walk to
    Costa Mesa
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lake Forest to Costa Mesa by bus via 177, 86 and 57

To get from Lake Forest to Costa Mesa in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 177 bus from Lake Forest-Dimension station to Lake Forest-Jeronimo station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the 57 bus from Bristol-Sunflower station to Bristol-Santa Ana station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from Lake Forest may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Costa Mesa on the Moovit app.

150min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 177177
Bus - 8686
Bus - 5757
Leaves from Lake Forest-Dimension

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake Forest-Dimension
    ID 4216
    0.59 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 177177
    Wait for bus
    177
    Laguna Hills Transp Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake Forest-Jeronimo
    ID 4225
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeronimo-Lake Forest
    ID 4191
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Costa Mesa - Bristol and Sunflower
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunflower-Bristol
    ID 6715
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bristol-Sunflower
    ID 6091
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Newport Transp Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Bristol-Santa Ana
    Ride to bus station
    Bristol-Santa Ana
    ID 5216
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lake Forest to Costa Mesa

The distance between Lake Forest, Los Angeles and Costa Mesa, Los Angeles is approximately 16.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 136 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Forest to Costa Mesa by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Lake Forest to Costa Mesa

To check the bus schedule from Lake Forest to Costa Mesa using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lake Forest) and destination (Costa Mesa), 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Lake Forest to Costa Mesa by bus via 177, 86 and 57

To get from Lake Forest to Costa Mesa in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 177 bus from Lake Forest-Dimension station to Lake Forest-Jeronimo station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the 57 bus from Bristol-Sunflower station to Bristol-Santa Ana station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from Lake Forest may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Costa Mesa on the Moovit app.

150min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 177177
Bus - 8686
Bus - 5757
Leaves from Lake Forest-Dimension

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake Forest-Dimension
    ID 4216
    0.59 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 177177
    Wait for bus
    177
    Laguna Hills Transp Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake Forest-Jeronimo
    ID 4225
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeronimo-Lake Forest
    ID 4191
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Costa Mesa - Bristol and Sunflower
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunflower-Bristol
    ID 6715
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bristol-Sunflower
    ID 6091
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Newport Transp Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Bristol-Santa Ana
    Ride to bus station
    Bristol-Santa Ana
    ID 5216
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lake Forest to Costa Mesa?

    The fastest way takes 136 minutes, using Bus line 177, Bus line 86, Bus line 71.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lake Forest to Costa Mesa?

    The alternative route takes 150 minutes, using Bus line 177, Bus line 86, Bus line 57.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lake Forest and Costa Mesa in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lake Forest to Costa Mesa in Los Angeles?

    The 177 bus line goes from Lake Forest-Dimension station near Lake Forest to Laguna Hills Transp Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Laguna Hills Transp Center station near Costa Mesa in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lake Forest to Costa Mesa in Los Angeles by bus?

    The total travel time between Lake Forest and Costa Mesa in Los Angeles by bus is about 2 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Lake Forest to get to Costa Mesa in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 177 bus from the Lake Forest-Dimension stop near Lake Forest in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lake Forest and Costa Mesa in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Laguna Hills Transp Center stop, which is closest to Costa Mesa in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from Lake Forest to Costa Mesa?

    The ride from Lake Forest to Costa Mesa costs $2.00.

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