How to get from Lake Forest-Rancho to Harbor City, CA by bus and train?

From Lake Forest-Rancho to Harbor City, CA by bus and train

To get from Lake Forest-Rancho to Harbor City, CA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 480 bus from Lake Forest-Regency station to Irvine Station-Dock 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OC LINE train and finally take the METRO J bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station to Harbor Fwy / Pacific Coast Highway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $13.00. The bus and train schedule from Lake Forest-Rancho may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Harbor City, CA on the Moovit app.

272min$13.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 480480
Train - OC LINE
OC LINE
Bus - METRO J
Walk to Harbor City, CA
Leaves from Lake Forest-Regency

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake Forest-Regency
    ID 4215
    700 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 480480
    Wait for bus
    480
    Irvine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irvine Station-Dock 1
    ID 3697
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Irvine Station
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - OC LINE
    Wait for train
    OC LINE
    #625| L.A. Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3301
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - METRO J
    Wait for bus
    METRO J
    San Pedro - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Fwy / Pacific Coast Highway
    ID 142216
    54 min
  • 10
    Walk to Harbor City, CA
    Walk to
    Harbor City, CA
    1.51 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lake Forest-Rancho to Harbor City, CA by bus and train via 480, PACIFIC SURFLINER and METRO J

To get from Lake Forest-Rancho to Harbor City, CA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 480 bus from Lake Forest-Regency station to Irvine Station-Dock 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the METRO J bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station to Harbor Fwy / Pacific Coast Highway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 1 min. The bus and train schedule from Lake Forest-Rancho may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Harbor City, CA on the Moovit app.

241min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 480480
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - METRO J
Walk to Harbor City, CA
Leaves from Lake Forest-Regency

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake Forest-Regency
    ID 4215
    700 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 480480
    Wait for bus
    480
    Irvine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irvine Station-Dock 1
    ID 3697
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Irvine Station
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Goleta
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3301
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - METRO J
    Wait for bus
    METRO J
    San Pedro - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Fwy / Pacific Coast Highway
    ID 142216
    52 min
  • 10
    Walk to Harbor City, CA
    Walk to
    Harbor City, CA
    1.51 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lake Forest-Rancho to Harbor City, CA

The distance between Lake Forest-Rancho and Harbor City, CA is approximately 77.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 272 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Forest-Rancho to Harbor City, CA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Harbor City – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Lake Forest-Rancho to Harbor City, CA

To check the bus and train schedule from Lake Forest-Rancho to Harbor City, CA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lake Forest-Rancho) and destination (Harbor City, CA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Lake Forest-Rancho to Harbor City, CA by bus and train via 480, PACIFIC SURFLINER and METRO J

To get from Lake Forest-Rancho to Harbor City, CA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 480 bus from Lake Forest-Regency station to Irvine Station-Dock 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the METRO J bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station to Harbor Fwy / Pacific Coast Highway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 1 min. The bus and train schedule from Lake Forest-Rancho may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Harbor City, CA on the Moovit app.

241min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 480480
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - METRO J
Walk to Harbor City, CA
Leaves from Lake Forest-Regency

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake Forest-Regency
    ID 4215
    700 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 480480
    Wait for bus
    480
    Irvine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irvine Station-Dock 1
    ID 3697
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Irvine Station
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Goleta
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3301
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - METRO J
    Wait for bus
    METRO J
    San Pedro - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Fwy / Pacific Coast Highway
    ID 142216
    52 min
  • 10
    Walk to Harbor City, CA
    Walk to
    Harbor City, CA
    1.51 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lake Forest-Rancho to Harbor City, CA?

    The fastest way takes 272 minutes, using Bus line 480, Train line OC LINE, Bus line METRO J.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lake Forest-Rancho to Harbor City, CA?

    The alternative route takes 241 minutes, using Bus line 480, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line METRO J.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lake Forest-Rancho and Harbor City, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lake Forest-Rancho to Harbor City, CA?

    The 480 bus line goes from Lake Forest-Regency station near Lake Forest-Rancho in Lake Forest to Irvine Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Irvine Station station near Harbor City, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lake Forest-Rancho to Harbor City, CA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Lake Forest-Rancho and Harbor City, CA by bus and train is about 4 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Lake Forest-Rancho to get to Harbor City, CA?

    Get on the 480 bus from the Lake Forest-Regency stop near Lake Forest-Rancho in Lake Forest.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lake Forest-Rancho and Harbor City, CA?

    Get off the bus at the Irvine Station stop, which is closest to Harbor City, CA.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Lake Forest-Rancho to Harbor City, CA?

    The ride from Lake Forest-Rancho to Harbor City, CA costs $13.00.

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