How to get from Fullerton to Rancho Santa Margarita by bus?

From Fullerton to Rancho Santa Margarita by bus

To get from Fullerton to Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 57 bus from State College-Nutwood station to State College-Orangewood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 83 bus and finally take the 89 bus from Calle De LA Louisa-Health Center station to Marguerite-Santa Margarita station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

220min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Bus - 8383
Bus - 8989
Walk to Rancho Santa Margarita
Leaves from State College-Nutwood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State College-Nutwood
    ID 1945
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Newport Transp Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State College-Orangewood
    ID 0684
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Manchester-Orangewood
    ID 8352
    880 yd • 11 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-Health Center
    ID 3976
    35 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Portola Plaza
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marguerite-Santa Margarita
    ID 4768
    33 min
  • 9
    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 Fullerton to Rancho Santa Margarita

The distance between Fullerton, Los Angeles and Rancho Santa Margarita, Los Angeles is approximately 34.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 220 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fullerton 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 Fullerton

Fullerton is located at Fullerton, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Nutwood-State College.

Train stations close to Fullerton:

  • Fullerton Station

Bus stations close to Fullerton:

  • Nutwood-State College
  • State College-Nutwood
  • State College-Dorothy

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
  • Avd Empresa-Aventura

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 220 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line 83, Bus line 89.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 40 min.

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

    The 57 bus line goes from State College-Nutwood station near Fullerton to Newport Transp Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Newport Transp Center station near Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Fullerton and Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles by bus is about 3 hr 40 min.

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

    Get on the 57 bus from the State College-Nutwood stop near Fullerton in Los Angeles.

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

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

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

    The ride from Fullerton to Rancho Santa Margarita costs $2.00.

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