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How to get from San Clemente to Lake Forest by bus?

From San Clemente to Lake Forest by bus

To get from San Clemente to Lake Forest in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from El Camino Real-Calle Del Commercio station to El Camino Real-Avd Pico station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 91 bus and finally take the 177 bus from Alicia-Paseo De Valencia station to Lake Forest-Dimension station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

175min$2.00
Bus - 11
Bus - 9191
Bus - 177177
Walk to Lake Forest
Leaves from El Camino Real-Calle Del Commercio

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    San Clemente
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Long Beach - Cal State Long Beach
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino Real-Avd Pico
    ID 6949
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Laguna Hills Transp Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paseo De Valencia-Alicia
    ID 3943
    71 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alicia-Paseo De Valencia
    ID 3886
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 177177
    Wait for bus
    177
    Mission Viejo - Los Alisos and Mustang
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake Forest-Dimension
    ID 4205
    30 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lake Forest
    Walk to
    Lake Forest
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Clemente to Lake Forest by bus via 1, 90 and 177

To get from San Clemente to Lake Forest in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from El Camino Real-Calle Del Commercio station to Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 90 bus and finally take the 177 bus from Alicia-Moulton station to Lake Forest-Dimension station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

175min$2.00
Bus - 11
Bus - 9090
Bus - 177177
Walk to Lake Forest
Leaves from El Camino Real-Calle Del Commercio

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    San Clemente
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Long Beach - Cal State Long Beach
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern
    ID 8384
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Golden Lantern-La Cresta
    ID 1553
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    Tustin Metrolink Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moulton-Alicia
    ID 3922
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alicia-Moulton
    ID 3883
    210 yd • 3 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
    42 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 San Clemente to Lake Forest

The distance between San Clemente, Los Angeles and Lake Forest, Los Angeles is approximately 28.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 175 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Clemente 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 San Clemente

San Clemente is located at San Clemente, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is El Camino Real-Calle Del Commercio.

Train stations close to San Clemente:

  • San Clemente Pier Train Station
  • San Clemente Pier Amtrak

Bus stations close to San Clemente:

  • El Camino Real-Calle Del Commercio
  • El Camino Real-Avd Mendocino
  • El Camino Real-Avd San Luis Rey

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

Alternative route from San Clemente to Lake Forest by bus via 1, 90 and 177

To get from San Clemente to Lake Forest in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from El Camino Real-Calle Del Commercio station to Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 90 bus and finally take the 177 bus from Alicia-Moulton station to Lake Forest-Dimension station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

175min$2.00
Bus - 11
Bus - 9090
Bus - 177177
Walk to Lake Forest
Leaves from El Camino Real-Calle Del Commercio

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    San Clemente
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Long Beach - Cal State Long Beach
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern
    ID 8384
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Golden Lantern-La Cresta
    ID 1553
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    Tustin Metrolink Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moulton-Alicia
    ID 3922
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alicia-Moulton
    ID 3883
    210 yd • 3 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
    42 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 San Clemente to Lake Forest?

    The fastest way takes 175 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 91, Bus line 177.

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

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 90, Bus line 177.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 55 min.

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

    The 1 bus line goes from Long Beach - Cal State Long Beach station near San Clemente to El Camino Real-Avd Pico station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till El Camino Real-Avd Pico station near Lake Forest in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between San Clemente and Lake Forest in Los Angeles by bus is about 2 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the 1 bus from the Long Beach - Cal State Long Beach stop near San Clemente in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the El Camino Real-Avd Pico stop, which is closest to Lake Forest in Los Angeles.

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

    The ride from San Clemente to Lake Forest costs $2.00.