How to get from El Monte to Rancho Santa Margarita by bus?

By bus

To get from El Monte to Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 577 bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level station to 7th / Channel station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 bus and finally take the 89 bus from Laguna Beach Bus Station station to Marguerite-Santa Margarita station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

320min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 577577
Bus - 11
Bus - 8989
Walk to Rancho Santa Margarita
Leaves from El Monte Station - Lower Level

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Monte Station - Lower Level
    ID 30020
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 577577
    Wait for bus
    577
    CSULB - VA Medical Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th / Channel
    ID 20500001
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    7th-Channel
    ID 4022
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    San Clemente - Camino Real and Santa Margarita
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coast-Ocean (Main Beach)
    ID 8584
    99 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Laguna Beach Bus Station
    ID 3881
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Portola Plaza
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marguerite-Santa Margarita
    ID 4768
    66 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rancho Santa Margarita
    Walk to
    Rancho Santa Margarita
    2.46 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from El Monte to Rancho Santa Margarita

The distance between El Monte, Los Angeles and Rancho Santa Margarita, Los Angeles is approximately 76.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 320 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Monte 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 El Monte

El Monte is located at El Monte, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is El Monte Bus Stop.

Train stations close to El Monte:

  • El Monte Metrolink

Bus stations close to El Monte:

  • El Monte Bus Stop
  • El Monte Station - Lower Level
  • El Monte Station - Upper Level Bay 25

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
  • Avd Empresa-Aventura
  • Aventura-Calle Corta

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from El Monte to Rancho Santa Margarita?

    The fastest way takes 320 minutes, using Bus line 577, Bus line 1, Bus line 89.

  • Is there a direct bus between El Monte and Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from El Monte to Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles?

    The 577 bus line goes from El Monte Station - Lower Level station near El Monte to CSULB - VA Medical Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till CSULB - VA Medical Center station near Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between El Monte and Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles by bus is about 5 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the 577 bus from the El Monte Station - Lower Level stop near El Monte in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the CSULB - VA Medical Center stop, which is closest to Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from El Monte to Rancho Santa Margarita?

    The ride from El Monte to Rancho Santa Margarita costs $1.75.

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