How to get from Fountain Valley to Rancho Santa Margarita by bus?

By bus

To get from Fountain Valley to Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 43 bus from Harbor-Macarthur station to Harbor Blvd. NB @ Katella Ave. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 83 bus and finally take the 87 bus from Calle De LA Louisa-Calle De LA Plata station to Corta-Santa Margarita station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

152min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4343
Bus - 8383
Bus - 8787
Walk to Rancho Santa Margarita
Leaves from Harbor-Macarthur

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harbor-Macarthur
    ID 6404
    0.84 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Fullerton - North Court
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Blvd. NB @ Katella Ave.
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Katella FS Harbor
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8383
    Wait for bus
    83
    Laguna Hills Transp Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Calle De LA Louisa-Calle De LA Plata
    ID 3975
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Calle De LA Louisa-Calle De LA Plata
    ID 3978
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Santa Margarita - Empresa and Aventura
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Corta-Santa Margarita
    ID 5875
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rancho Santa Margarita
    Walk to
    Rancho Santa Margarita
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Fountain Valley to Rancho Santa Margarita

The distance between Fountain Valley, Los Angeles and Rancho Santa Margarita, Los Angeles is approximately 37.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 152 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley

Fountain Valley is located at Fountain Valley, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Talbert-Mount Washington.

Bus stations close to Fountain Valley:

  • Talbert-Mount Washington
  • Talbert-Euclid
  • Euclid-Talbert

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 Alicia-Santa Margarita.

Bus stations close to Rancho Santa Margarita:

  • Alicia-Santa Margarita
  • Santa Margarita-Alicia
  • Corta-Santa Margarita

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Fountain Valley to Rancho Santa Margarita?

    The fastest way takes 152 minutes, using Bus line 43, Bus line 83, Bus line 87.

  • Is there a direct bus between Fountain Valley and Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Fountain Valley to Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles?

    The 43 bus line goes from Harbor-Macarthur station near Fountain Valley to Fullerton - North Court station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Rancho Santa Margarita station near Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Fountain Valley and Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles by bus is about 2 hr 32 min.

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

    Get on the 43 bus from the Harbor-Macarthur stop near Fountain Valley in Los Angeles.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Fountain Valley to Rancho Santa Margarita?

    The ride from Fountain Valley to Rancho Santa Margarita costs $2.00.

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