How to get from Lake Forest to Mission Viejo by bus?

Lake Forest to Mission Viejo - Bus Schedule

The 480 bus from Lake Forest to Mission Viejo runs from 6:44 AM to 9:03 AM, with departures every 10 min-1 hr 10 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 8 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Lake Forest to Mission Viejo by bus

To get from Lake Forest to Mission Viejo in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 480 bus from Dimension-Commercenter station to Lake Forest-Dimension station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 177 bus and finally take the 89 bus from El Toro-Santa Margarita station to El Toro-Jeronimo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from Lake Forest may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Mission Viejo on the Moovit app.

68min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 480480
Bus - 177177
Bus - 8989
Walk to Mission Viejo
Leaves from Dimension-Commercenter

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dimension-Commercenter
    ID 7768
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 480480
    Wait for bus
    480
    Lake Forest and Regency
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake Forest-Dimension
    ID 4205
    3 min
  • 4
    Bus - 177177
    Wait for bus
    177
    Mission Viejo - Los Alisos and Mustang
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Portola-El Toro
    ID 8270
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Toro-Santa Margarita
    ID 4159
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Laguna Beach
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Toro-Jeronimo
    ID 4166
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mission Viejo
    Walk to
    Mission Viejo
    1.35 mi • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lake Forest to Mission Viejo

The distance between Lake Forest, Los Angeles and Mission Viejo, Los Angeles is approximately 8.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Forest to Mission Viejo by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Lake Forest to Mission Viejo

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lake Forest to Mission Viejo?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 480, Bus line 177, Bus line 89.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

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

    The 480 bus line goes from Dimension-Commercenter station near Lake Forest to Lake Forest-Dimension station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Lake Forest-Dimension station near Mission Viejo in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between Lake Forest and Mission Viejo in Los Angeles by bus is about 1 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the 480 bus from the Dimension-Commercenter stop near Lake Forest in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Lake Forest-Dimension stop, which is closest to Mission Viejo in Los Angeles.

  • When is the first bus from Lake Forest to Mission Viejo in Los Angeles?

    The first bus from Lake Forest to Mission Viejo in Los Angeles is Foothill Ranch - Laguna Hills. It leaves the Lake Forest-Dimension stop at 10:04 PM.

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

    The ride from Lake Forest to Mission Viejo costs $2.00.

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