How to get from Union Station to Lake Forest by bus and train?

From Union Station to Lake Forest by bus and train

To get from Union Station to Lake Forest in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Irvine Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the 177 bus from Lake Forest-Jeronimo station to Lake Forest-Dimension station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The bus and train schedule from Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Lake Forest on the Moovit app.

138min
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 8686
Bus - 177177
Walk to Lake Forest
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Irvine Station
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Irvine Station-Dock 5
    ID 3701
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Mission Viejo - Murray Community Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jeronimo-Lake Forest
    ID 4177
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake Forest-Jeronimo
    ID 4196
    550 yd • 7 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
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lake Forest
    Walk to
    Lake Forest
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Union Station to Lake Forest by bus and train via PACIFIC SURFLINER, 83 and 89

To get from Union Station to Lake Forest in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Santa Ana Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 83 bus and finally take the 89 bus from El Toro-Paseo De Valencia station to El Toro-Normandale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The bus and train schedule from Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Lake Forest on the Moovit app.

157min
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 8383
Bus - 8989
Walk to Lake Forest
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Ana-Santiago
    ID 6676
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8383
    Wait for bus
    83
    Laguna Hills Transp Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paseo De Valencia-El Toro
    ID 4654
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Toro-Paseo De Valencia
    ID 3910
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Santa Margarita - Plano Trabuco and Alas De Paz
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Toro-Normandale
    ID 4157
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lake Forest
    Walk to
    Lake Forest
    1.72 mi • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union Station to Lake Forest

The distance between Union Station, Los Angeles and Lake Forest, Los Angeles is approximately 51.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Station to Lake Forest by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Union Station to Lake Forest

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Union Station to Lake Forest by bus and train via PACIFIC SURFLINER, 83 and 89

To get from Union Station to Lake Forest in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Santa Ana Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 83 bus and finally take the 89 bus from El Toro-Paseo De Valencia station to El Toro-Normandale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The bus and train schedule from Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Lake Forest on the Moovit app.

157min
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 8383
Bus - 8989
Walk to Lake Forest
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Ana-Santiago
    ID 6676
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8383
    Wait for bus
    83
    Laguna Hills Transp Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paseo De Valencia-El Toro
    ID 4654
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Toro-Paseo De Valencia
    ID 3910
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Santa Margarita - Plano Trabuco and Alas De Paz
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Toro-Normandale
    ID 4157
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lake Forest
    Walk to
    Lake Forest
    1.72 mi • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Union Station to Lake Forest?

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 86, Bus line 177.

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

    The alternative route takes 157 minutes, using Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 83, Bus line 89.

  • Is there a direct train between Union Station and Lake Forest?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which train line goes from Union Station to Lake Forest?

    The PACIFIC SURFLINER train line goes from San Diego station near Union Station in Downtown to Irvine Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Irvine Station station near Lake Forest in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Station to Lake Forest by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Union Station in Downtown and Lake Forest in Los Angeles by train and bus is about 2 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Union Station to get to Lake Forest?

    Get on the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from the San Diego station near Union Station in Downtown.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Union Station and Lake Forest?

    Get off the train at the Irvine Station stop, which is closest to Lake Forest in Los Angeles.

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