How to get from Garden Grove to Lake Forest by bus?

Garden Grove to Lake Forest - Bus Schedule

The 543 bus from Garden Grove to Lake Forest runs from 5:31 AM to 7:34 PM, with departures every 20 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 18 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Garden Grove to Lake Forest by bus

To get from Garden Grove to Lake Forest in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 543 bus from Harbor-Chapman station to Harbor Blvd. NB @ Katella Ave. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 83 bus and finally take the 177 bus from Paseo De Valencia-Calle De Los Caballeros (Dock 2) station to Lake Forest-Dimension station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from Garden Grove may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Lake Forest on the Moovit app.

138min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 543543
Bus - 8383
Bus - 177177
Walk to Lake Forest
Leaves from Harbor-Chapman

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harbor-Chapman
    ID 0212
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Fullerton Transp Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Blvd. NB @ Katella Ave.
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Katella FS Harbor
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8383
    Wait for bus
    83
    Laguna Hills Transp Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6
    ID 3985
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paseo De Valencia-Calle De Los Caballeros (Dock 2)
    ID 3981
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 177177
    Wait for bus
    177
    Mission Viejo - Los Alisos and Mustang
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake Forest-Dimension
    ID 4205
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lake Forest
    Walk to
    Lake Forest
    0.59 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Garden Grove to Lake Forest

The distance between Garden Grove, Los Angeles and Lake Forest, Los Angeles is approximately 31.42 mi, which can typically be traveled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Garden Grove to Lake Forest by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Garden Grove to Lake Forest

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

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 543, Bus line 83, Bus line 177.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total traveling time is 2 hr 18 min.

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

    The 543 bus line goes from Harbor-Chapman station near Garden Grove to Harbor Blvd. NB @ Katella Ave. station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Harbor Blvd. NB @ Katella Ave. station near Lake Forest in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between Garden Grove and Lake Forest in Los Angeles by bus is about 2 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the 543 bus from the Harbor-Chapman stop near Garden Grove in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when traveling between Garden Grove and Lake Forest in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Harbor Blvd. NB @ Katella Ave. stop, which is closest to Lake Forest in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from Garden Grove to Lake Forest?

    The ride from Garden Grove to Lake Forest costs $2.00.

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