How to get from Vermont / Athens Station to Lake Forest by bus and train?

From Vermont / Athens Station to Lake Forest by bus and train

To get from Vermont / Athens Station to Lake Forest in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the METRO J LINE 910/950 bus from Harbor Freeway Bus Station station to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 480 bus from Irvine Station-Dock 1 station to Dimension-Commercenter station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min.

176min
Walk to bus station
Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 480480
Walk to Lake Forest
Leaves from Harbor Freeway Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harbor Freeway Bus Station
    0.69 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE 910/950
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA J - Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3300
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Irvine Station
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Irvine Station-Dock 1
    ID 3697
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 480480
    Wait for bus
    480
    Lake Forest and Regency
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dimension-Commercenter
    ID 7768
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lake Forest
    Walk to
    Lake Forest
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Vermont / Athens Station to Lake Forest

The distance between Vermont / Athens Station, Los Angeles and Lake Forest, Los Angeles is approximately 65.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 176 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Vermont / Athens 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 Vermont / Athens Station

Vermont / Athens Station is located at Vermont / Athens Station, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Vermont / Athens Station.

Bus stations close to Vermont / Athens Station:

  • Vermont / Athens Station
  • Vermont Ave & Metro Rail Station
  • Vermont Ave & Green Line Station

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
  • Commercentre-Dimension
  • Dimension-Commercenter

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Vermont / Athens Station to Lake Forest?

    The fastest way takes 176 minutes, using Bus line METRO J LINE 910/950, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 480.

  • Is there a direct bus between Vermont / Athens Station and Lake Forest?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Vermont / Athens Station to Lake Forest?

    The METRO J LINE 910/950 bus line goes from Harbor Freeway Bus Station station near Vermont / Athens Station in West Athens to El Monte Station - Downtown LA J - Line station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till El Monte Station - Downtown LA J - Line station near Lake Forest in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between Vermont / Athens Station in West Athens and Lake Forest in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 2 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Vermont / Athens Station to get to Lake Forest?

    Get on the METRO J LINE 910/950 bus from the Harbor Freeway Bus Station stop near Vermont / Athens Station in West Athens.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Vermont / Athens Station and Lake Forest?

    Get off the bus at the El Monte Station - Downtown LA J - Line stop, which is closest to Lake Forest in Los Angeles.