How to get from Aliso Viejo to Rancho Santa Margarita by bus?

From Aliso Viejo to Rancho Santa Margarita by bus

Take one direct bus from Aliso Viejo to Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles: take the 87 bus from Alicia-Marketplace North station to Corta-Santa Margarita station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

50min$2.00
Bus - 8787
Walk to Rancho Santa Margarita
Leaves from Alicia-Marketplace North

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Aliso Viejo
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Santa Margarita - Empresa and Aventura
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Corta-Santa Margarita
    ID 5875
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to Rancho Santa Margarita
    Walk to
    Rancho Santa Margarita
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Aliso Viejo to Rancho Santa Margarita by bus via 90, 89 and 82

To get from Aliso Viejo to Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 90 bus from Moulton-Avila station to Moulton-El Toro station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 89 bus and finally take the 82 bus from Santa Margarita-Los Alisos station to Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

123min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9090
Bus - 8989
Bus - 8282
Walk to Rancho Santa Margarita
Leaves from Moulton-Avila

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moulton-Avila
    ID 4515
    1.01 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    Tustin Metrolink Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moulton-El Toro
    ID 4646
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Toro-Moulton
    ID 4640
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Portola Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Margarita-Los Alisos
    ID 4816
    29 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8282
    Wait for bus
    82
    Santa Margarita - Plano Trabuco and Alas De Paz
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa
    ID 5879
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rancho Santa Margarita
    Walk to
    Rancho Santa Margarita
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Aliso Viejo to Rancho Santa Margarita

The distance between Aliso Viejo, Los Angeles and Rancho Santa Margarita, Los Angeles is approximately 12.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aliso Viejo to Rancho Santa Margarita 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 Aliso Viejo

Aliso Viejo is located at Aliso Viejo, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Alicia-Pacific Park.

Bus stations close to Aliso Viejo:

  • Alicia-Pacific Park
  • Alicia-Morning Ridge
  • Alicia-Avila

Public transit stations close to Rancho Santa Margarita, Los Angeles

Rancho Santa Margarita is located at Rancho Santa Margarita, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa.

Bus stations close to Rancho Santa Margarita:

  • Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa
  • Corta-Santa Margarita
  • Aventura-Calle Corta

Related Routes

Alternative route from Aliso Viejo to Rancho Santa Margarita by bus via 90, 89 and 82

To get from Aliso Viejo to Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 90 bus from Moulton-Avila station to Moulton-El Toro station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 89 bus and finally take the 82 bus from Santa Margarita-Los Alisos station to Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

123min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9090
Bus - 8989
Bus - 8282
Walk to Rancho Santa Margarita
Leaves from Moulton-Avila

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moulton-Avila
    ID 4515
    1.01 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    Tustin Metrolink Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moulton-El Toro
    ID 4646
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Toro-Moulton
    ID 4640
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Portola Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Margarita-Los Alisos
    ID 4816
    29 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8282
    Wait for bus
    82
    Santa Margarita - Plano Trabuco and Alas De Paz
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa
    ID 5879
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rancho Santa Margarita
    Walk to
    Rancho Santa Margarita
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Aliso Viejo to Rancho Santa Margarita?

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Bus line 87.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Aliso Viejo to Rancho Santa Margarita?

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Bus line 90, Bus line 89, Bus line 82.

  • Is there a direct bus between Aliso Viejo and Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Aliso Viejo to Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles in 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Aliso Viejo to Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles?

    The 87 bus line goes from Santa Margarita - Empresa and Aventura station near Aliso Viejo to Corta-Santa Margarita station near Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Aliso Viejo to Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles by bus?

    The total travel time between Aliso Viejo and Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles by bus is about 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Aliso Viejo to get to Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 87 bus from the Santa Margarita - Empresa and Aventura stop near Aliso Viejo in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Aliso Viejo and Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Corta-Santa Margarita stop, which is closest to Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles.

  • When is the last bus from Aliso Viejo to Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles?

    The last bus from Aliso Viejo to Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles is the Rancho Santa Margarita - Laguna Niguel line. It leaves the Alicia-Marketplace North stop at 7:46 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Aliso Viejo to Rancho Santa Margarita?

    The ride from Aliso Viejo to Rancho Santa Margarita costs $2.00.

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