How to get from Newport Beach to Lake Forest by bus?

From Newport Beach to Lake Forest by bus

To get from Newport Beach to Lake Forest in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from Newport Center-Civic Center station to Coast-Ocean (Main Beach) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 89 bus and finally take the 177 bus from Muirlands-El Toro station to Lake Forest-Dimension station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from Newport Beach may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Lake Forest on the Moovit app.

172min$2.00
Bus - 11
Bus - 8989
Bus - 177177
Walk to Lake Forest
Leaves from Newport Center-Civic Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Newport Beach
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    San Clemente - Camino Real and Santa Margarita
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coast-Ocean (Main Beach)
    ID 8584
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Laguna Beach Bus Station
    ID 3881
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Santa Margarita - Plano Trabuco and Alas De Paz
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Toro-Muirlands
    ID 4148
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Muirlands-El Toro
    ID 4242
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 177177
    Wait for bus
    177
    Foothill Ranch - Towne Centre and Alton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake Forest-Dimension
    ID 4205
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lake Forest
    Walk to
    Lake Forest
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Newport Beach to Lake Forest by bus via 1, LNGL and 177

To get from Newport Beach to Lake Forest in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from Newport Center-Civic Center station to Pacific Coast-Ritz Carlton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LNGL bus and finally take the 177 bus from Niguel-Crown Valley station to Lake Forest-Dimension station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The bus schedule from Newport Beach may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Lake Forest on the Moovit app.

172min
Bus - 11
Bus - LNGLLNGL
Bus - 177177
Walk to Lake Forest
Leaves from Newport Center-Civic Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Newport Beach
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    San Clemente - Camino Real and Santa Margarita
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Coast-Ritz Carlton
    ID 1515
    69 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pacific Coast-Niguel
    ID 1509
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - LNGLLNGL
    Wait for bus
    LNGL
    Laguna Niguel Shuttle
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crown Valley Park
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Niguel-Crown Valley
    ID 4556
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 177177
    Wait for bus
    177
    Foothill Ranch - Towne Centre and Alton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake Forest-Dimension
    ID 4205
    60 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lake Forest
    Walk to
    Lake Forest
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Los Angeles.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Newport Beach to Lake Forest

The distance between Newport Beach, Los Angeles and Lake Forest, Los Angeles is approximately 24.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 172 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newport Beach 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 Newport Beach to Lake Forest

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Newport Beach to Lake Forest by bus via 1, LNGL and 177

To get from Newport Beach to Lake Forest in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from Newport Center-Civic Center station to Pacific Coast-Ritz Carlton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LNGL bus and finally take the 177 bus from Niguel-Crown Valley station to Lake Forest-Dimension station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The bus schedule from Newport Beach may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Lake Forest on the Moovit app.

172min
Bus - 11
Bus - LNGLLNGL
Bus - 177177
Walk to Lake Forest
Leaves from Newport Center-Civic Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Newport Beach
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    San Clemente - Camino Real and Santa Margarita
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Coast-Ritz Carlton
    ID 1515
    69 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pacific Coast-Niguel
    ID 1509
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - LNGLLNGL
    Wait for bus
    LNGL
    Laguna Niguel Shuttle
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crown Valley Park
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Niguel-Crown Valley
    ID 4556
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 177177
    Wait for bus
    177
    Foothill Ranch - Towne Centre and Alton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake Forest-Dimension
    ID 4205
    60 min
  • 10
    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 Newport Beach to Lake Forest?

    The fastest way takes 172 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 89, Bus line 177.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Newport Beach to Lake Forest?

    The alternative route takes 172 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line LNGL, Bus line 177.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 52 min.

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

    The 1 bus line goes from San Clemente - Camino Real and Santa Margarita station near Newport Beach to Coast-Ocean (Main Beach) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Coast-Ocean (Main Beach) station near Lake Forest in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between Newport Beach and Lake Forest in Los Angeles by bus is about 2 hr 52 min.

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

    Get on the 1 bus from the San Clemente - Camino Real and Santa Margarita stop near Newport Beach in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Coast-Ocean (Main Beach) stop, which is closest to Lake Forest in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from Newport Beach to Lake Forest?

    The ride from Newport Beach to Lake Forest costs $2.00.

Popular Routes