How to get from Garden Grove to Rancho Santa Margarita by bus?

By bus

To get from Garden Grove to Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles, take the 83 bus from Katella FS Harbor station to Calle De LA Louisa-Calle De LA Plata station. Next, 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 120 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

120min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8383
Bus - 8787
Walk to Rancho Santa Margarita
Leaves from Katella FS Harbor

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Katella FS Harbor
    1.05 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8383
    Wait for bus
    83
    Laguna Hills Transp Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Calle De LA Louisa-Calle De LA Plata
    ID 3975
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Calle De LA Louisa-Calle De LA Plata
    ID 3978
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Santa Margarita - Empresa and Aventura
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Corta-Santa Margarita
    ID 5875
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rancho Santa Margarita
    Walk to
    Rancho Santa Margarita
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 83, 89 and 82

To get from Garden Grove to Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 83 bus from Katella FS Harbor station to Paseo De Valencia-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 26 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

146min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8383
Bus - 8989
Bus - 8282
Walk to Rancho Santa Margarita
Leaves from Katella FS Harbor

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Katella FS Harbor
    1.05 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8383
    Wait for bus
    83
    Laguna Hills Transp Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paseo De Valencia-El Toro
    ID 4654
    36 min
  • 4
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Portola Plaza
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Margarita-Los Alisos
    ID 4816
    27 min
  • 6
    Bus - 8282
    Wait for bus
    82
    Santa Margarita - Plano Trabuco and Alas De Paz
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa
    ID 5879
    13 min
  • 8
    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 Garden Grove to Rancho Santa Margarita

The distance between Garden Grove, Los Angeles and Rancho Santa Margarita, Los Angeles is approximately 30.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 120 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Garden Grove 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 Garden Grove

Garden Grove is located at Garden Grove, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Harbor-Chapman.

Train stations close to Garden Grove:

  • Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station

Bus stations close to Garden Grove:

  • Harbor-Chapman
  • Chapman-Harbor
  • Harbor Blvd. SB @ Chapman Ave.

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 Avd Empresa-Aventura.

Bus stations close to Rancho Santa Margarita:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 83, 89 and 82

To get from Garden Grove to Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 83 bus from Katella FS Harbor station to Paseo De Valencia-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 26 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

146min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8383
Bus - 8989
Bus - 8282
Walk to Rancho Santa Margarita
Leaves from Katella FS Harbor

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Katella FS Harbor
    1.05 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8383
    Wait for bus
    83
    Laguna Hills Transp Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paseo De Valencia-El Toro
    ID 4654
    36 min
  • 4
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Portola Plaza
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Margarita-Los Alisos
    ID 4816
    27 min
  • 6
    Bus - 8282
    Wait for bus
    82
    Santa Margarita - Plano Trabuco and Alas De Paz
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa
    ID 5879
    13 min
  • 8
    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 Garden Grove to Rancho Santa Margarita?

    The fastest way takes 120 minutes, using Bus line 83, Bus line 87.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Garden Grove to Rancho Santa Margarita?

    The alternative route takes 146 minutes, using Bus line 83, Bus line 89, Bus line 82.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 120 min.

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

    The 83 bus line goes from Katella FS Harbor station near Garden Grove to Laguna Hills Transp Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Laguna Hills Transp Center station near Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Garden Grove and Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles by bus is about 120 min.

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

    Get on the 83 bus from the Katella FS Harbor stop near Garden Grove in Los Angeles.

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

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

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

    The ride from Garden Grove to Rancho Santa Margarita costs $2.00.

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