How to get from Los Angeles to Lake Forest by bus, subway and train?

From Los Angeles to Lake Forest by bus, subway and train

To get from Los Angeles to Lake Forest in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the B LINE subway from Hollywood / Western Station station to Union Station 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 2 hr 35 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Los Angeles may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Lake Forest on the Moovit app.

155min
Walk to subway station
Subway - B LINE
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 480480
Walk to Lake Forest
Leaves from Hollywood / Western Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Hollywood / Western Station
    ID 80205S
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Irvine Station
    61 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Irvine Station-Dock 1
    ID 3697
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 480480
    Wait for bus
    480
    Lake Forest and Regency
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dimension-Commercenter
    ID 7768
    38 min
  • 9
    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 Los Angeles to Lake Forest

The distance between Los Angeles, Los Angeles and Lake Forest, Los Angeles is approximately 61.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 155 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Los Angeles to Lake Forest by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Los Angeles to Lake Forest

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 155 minutes, using Subway line B LINE, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 480.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 35 min.

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

    The B LINE subway line goes from Hollywood / Western Station station near Los Angeles to Union Sta. station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Union Sta. station near Lake Forest in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between Los Angeles and Lake Forest in Los Angeles by subway, train and bus is about 2 hr 35 min.

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

    Get on the B LINE subway from the Hollywood / Western Station station near Los Angeles in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the subway at the Union Sta. stop, which is closest to Lake Forest in Los Angeles.

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