How to get from Mission Viejo to Lake Forest by bus?

By bus

To get from Mission Viejo to Lake Forest in Los Angeles, take the 86 bus from Jeronimo-Alicia station to Jeronimo-Bake station. Next, take the 480 bus from Jeronimo-Bake station to Dimension-Commercenter station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

46min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Bus - 480480
Walk to Lake Forest
Leaves from Jeronimo-Alicia
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeronimo-Alicia
    ID 4719
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Costa Mesa - Bristol and Sunflower
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jeronimo-Bake
    ID 3444
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - 480480
    Wait for bus
    480
    Lake Forest and Regency
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dimension-Commercenter
    ID 7768
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to Lake Forest
    Walk to
    Lake Forest
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 86 and 177

To get from Mission Viejo to Lake Forest in Los Angeles, take the 86 bus from Jeronimo-Alicia station to Jeronimo-Lake Forest station. Next, take the 177 bus from Lake Forest-Jeronimo station to Lake Forest-Dimension station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

64min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Bus - 177177
Walk to Lake Forest
Leaves from Jeronimo-Alicia
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeronimo-Alicia
    ID 4719
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Costa Mesa - Bristol and Sunflower
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jeronimo-Lake Forest
    ID 4191
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake Forest-Jeronimo
    ID 4196
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 177177
    Wait for bus
    177
    Foothill Ranch - Towne Centre and Alton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake Forest-Dimension
    ID 4205
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lake Forest
    Walk to
    Lake Forest
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mission Viejo to Lake Forest
The distance between Mission Viejo, Los Angeles and Lake Forest, Los Angeles is approximately 6.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 46 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mission Viejo to Lake Forest by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Mission Viejo

Mission Viejo is located at Mission Viejo, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Alicia-Althea.

Bus stations close to Mission Viejo:

  • Alicia-Althea
  • Jeronimo-Cordillera
  • Maquina-Acero
Public transit stations close to Lake Forest, Los Angeles

Lake Forest is located at Lake Forest, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Commercentre-Biscayne Bay.

Bus stations close to Lake Forest:

  • Commercentre-Biscayne Bay
  • Lake Forest-Regency
  • Commercentre-Ent 25841 the Young
Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 86 and 177

To get from Mission Viejo to Lake Forest in Los Angeles, take the 86 bus from Jeronimo-Alicia station to Jeronimo-Lake Forest station. Next, take the 177 bus from Lake Forest-Jeronimo station to Lake Forest-Dimension station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

64min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Bus - 177177
Walk to Lake Forest
Leaves from Jeronimo-Alicia
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeronimo-Alicia
    ID 4719
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Costa Mesa - Bristol and Sunflower
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jeronimo-Lake Forest
    ID 4191
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake Forest-Jeronimo
    ID 4196
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 177177
    Wait for bus
    177
    Foothill Ranch - Towne Centre and Alton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake Forest-Dimension
    ID 4205
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lake Forest
    Walk to
    Lake Forest
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 46 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line 480.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mission Viejo to Lake Forest?

    The alternative route takes 64 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line 177.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 46 min.

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

    The 86 bus line goes from Jeronimo-Alicia station near Mission Viejo to Costa Mesa - Bristol and Sunflower station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Costa Mesa - Bristol and Sunflower station near Lake Forest in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Mission Viejo and Lake Forest in Los Angeles by bus is about 46 min.

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

    Get on the 86 bus from the Jeronimo-Alicia stop near Mission Viejo in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Costa Mesa - Bristol and Sunflower stop, which is closest to Lake Forest in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from Mission Viejo to Lake Forest?

    The ride from Mission Viejo to Lake Forest costs $2.00.

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