How to get from Riverside to Lake Forest by bus?

From Riverside to Lake Forest by bus

To get from Riverside to Lake Forest in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 200 bus from Lemon + University 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 3 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $5.50.

212min$5.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 200200
Bus - 8383
Bus - 177177
Walk to Lake Forest
Leaves from Lemon + University

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lemon + University
    ID 3489
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 200200
    Wait for bus
    200
    West to Anaheim/Disneyland
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Blvd. NB @ Katella Ave.
    86 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
    46 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
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lake Forest
    Walk to
    Lake Forest
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Riverside to Lake Forest by bus and train

To get from Riverside to Lake Forest in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the IE-OC LINE train from Riverside-Downtown Metrolink Station station to Santa Ana Station 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 3 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $10.25.

202min$10.25
Walk to train stationTrain - IE-OC LINE
IE-OC LINE
Bus - 8383
Bus - 177177
Walk to Lake Forest
Leaves from Riverside-Downtown Metrolink Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Riverside-Downtown Metrolink Station
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - IE-OC LINE
    Wait for train
    IE-OC LINE
    #811| Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Ana-Santiago
    ID 6676
    60 yd • 1 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
    21 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
    34 min
  • 10
    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 Riverside to Lake Forest

The distance between Riverside, Los Angeles and Lake Forest, Los Angeles is approximately 72.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 212 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Riverside 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 Riverside

Riverside is located at Riverside, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is University + Lemon.

Train stations close to Riverside:

  • Riverside
  • Riverside-Downtown Metrolink Station
  • Riverside - Hunter Park / UCR

Bus stations close to Riverside:

  • University + Lemon
  • Lemon @ University
  • Lemon + University

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 Lake Forest-Vintage Woods.

Bus stations close to Lake Forest:

  • Lake Forest-Vintage Woods
  • Lake Forest-Dimension
  • Dimension-Lake Forest

Related Routes

From Riverside to Lake Forest by bus and train

To get from Riverside to Lake Forest in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the IE-OC LINE train from Riverside-Downtown Metrolink Station station to Santa Ana Station 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 3 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $10.25.

202min$10.25
Walk to train stationTrain - IE-OC LINE
IE-OC LINE
Bus - 8383
Bus - 177177
Walk to Lake Forest
Leaves from Riverside-Downtown Metrolink Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Riverside-Downtown Metrolink Station
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - IE-OC LINE
    Wait for train
    IE-OC LINE
    #811| Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Ana-Santiago
    ID 6676
    60 yd • 1 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
    21 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
    34 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 Riverside to Lake Forest?

    The fastest way takes 212 minutes, using Bus line 200, Bus line 83, Bus line 177.

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

    The alternative route takes 202 minutes, using Train line IE-OC LINE, Bus line 83, Bus line 177.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 32 min.

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

    The 200 bus line goes from Lemon + University station near Riverside to West to Anaheim/Disneyland station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till West to Anaheim/Disneyland station near Lake Forest in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Riverside and Lake Forest in Los Angeles by bus is about 3 hr 32 min.

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

    Get on the 200 bus from the Lemon + University stop near Riverside in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the West to Anaheim/Disneyland stop, which is closest to Lake Forest in Los Angeles.

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

    The ride from Riverside to Lake Forest costs $5.50.

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