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 19 min.

139min
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
    320 yd • 4 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 Paseo De Valencia-Calle De LA Plata station to El Toro-Normandale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min.

155min
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
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8383
    Wait for bus
    83
    Laguna Hills Transp Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Calle De LA Plata-Paseo De Valencia
    ID 3979
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paseo De Valencia-Calle De LA Plata
    ID 3948
    60 yd • 1 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
    22 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 51.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 139 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.

Public transit stations close to Union Station

Union Station is located at Union Station, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Los Angeles Union Station.

Subway stations close to Union Station:

  • Civic Center / Grand Park Station

Bus stations close to Union Station:

  • Los Angeles Union Station
  • Patsaouras Transit Plaza
  • Patsaouras Transit Plaza - Bay 3

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-Ent 25841 the Young.

Bus stations close to Lake Forest:

  • Commercentre-Ent 25841 the Young
  • Commercentre-Dimension
  • Commercentre-Biscayne Bay

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 Paseo De Valencia-Calle De LA Plata station to El Toro-Normandale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min.

155min
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
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8383
    Wait for bus
    83
    Laguna Hills Transp Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Calle De LA Plata-Paseo De Valencia
    ID 3979
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paseo De Valencia-Calle De LA Plata
    ID 3948
    60 yd • 1 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
    22 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 139 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 155 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 19 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 19 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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