How to get from Arcadia to Lake Forest by bus and train?

From Arcadia to Lake Forest by bus and train

To get from Arcadia to Lake Forest in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 487/489 bus from Rosemead / Huntington station to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 480 bus from Irvine Station-Dock 1 station to Dimension-Commercenter station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 20 min.

200min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 487/489487/489
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 480480
Walk to Lake Forest
Leaves from Rosemead / Huntington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemead / Huntington
    ID 13846
    0.75 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - 487/489487/489
    Wait for bus
    487/489
    Downtown LA - 5th - Flower
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3301
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Irvine Station
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Irvine Station-Dock 1
    ID 3697
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 480480
    Wait for bus
    480
    Lake Forest and Regency
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dimension-Commercenter
    ID 7768
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lake Forest
    Walk to
    Lake Forest
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arcadia to Lake Forest

The distance between Arcadia, Los Angeles and Lake Forest, Los Angeles is approximately 67.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 200 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arcadia to Lake Forest by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 200 minutes, using Bus line 487/489, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 480.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 20 min.

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

    The 487/489 bus line goes from Rosemead / Huntington station near Arcadia to Downtown LA - 5th - Flower station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Downtown LA - 5th - Flower station near Lake Forest in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Arcadia to Lake Forest in Los Angeles by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Arcadia and Lake Forest in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 3 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the 487/489 bus from the Rosemead / Huntington stop near Arcadia in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Downtown LA - 5th - Flower stop, which is closest to Lake Forest in Los Angeles.

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