How to get from Huntington Beach to Rancho Santa Margarita by bus?

By bus

To get from Huntington Beach to Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 70 bus from Goldenwest Trans Ctr Dock 3 station to Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 7 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 90 bus and finally take the 89 bus from El Toro-Moulton station to Marguerite-Santa Margarita station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

221min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - 9090
Bus - 8989
Walk to Rancho Santa Margarita
Leaves from Goldenwest Trans Ctr Dock 3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Goldenwest Trans Ctr Dock 3
    ID 3089
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Tustin Metrolink Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 7
    ID 8379
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8
    ID 8380
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    Dana Point Harbor
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moulton / El Toro
    ID 4649
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Toro-Moulton
    ID 4640
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Portola Plaza
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marguerite-Santa Margarita
    ID 4768
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rancho Santa Margarita
    Walk to
    Rancho Santa Margarita
    2.46 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 66, 90 and 89

To get from Huntington Beach to Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 66 bus from Goldenwest Trans Ctr Dock5 station to Irvine Center-Jeffrey station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 90 bus and finally take the 89 bus from El Toro-Moulton station to Marguerite-Santa Margarita station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

244min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6666
Bus - 9090
Bus - 8989
Walk to Rancho Santa Margarita
Leaves from Goldenwest Trans Ctr Dock5

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Goldenwest Trans Ctr Dock5
    ID 3091
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Irvine Valley College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irvine Center-Jeffrey
    ID 3369
    64 min
  • 4
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    Dana Point Harbor
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moulton / El Toro
    ID 4649
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Toro-Moulton
    ID 4640
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Portola Plaza
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marguerite-Santa Margarita
    ID 4768
    39 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 Huntington Beach to Rancho Santa Margarita

The distance between Huntington Beach, Los Angeles and Rancho Santa Margarita, Los Angeles is approximately 32.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 221 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach is located at Huntington Beach, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Center-Bella Terra.

Bus stations close to Huntington Beach:

  • Center-Bella Terra
  • Center-One Pacific Plaza
  • Goldenwest Trans Ctr Dock5

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 66, 90 and 89

To get from Huntington Beach to Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 66 bus from Goldenwest Trans Ctr Dock5 station to Irvine Center-Jeffrey station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 90 bus and finally take the 89 bus from El Toro-Moulton station to Marguerite-Santa Margarita station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

244min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6666
Bus - 9090
Bus - 8989
Walk to Rancho Santa Margarita
Leaves from Goldenwest Trans Ctr Dock5

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Goldenwest Trans Ctr Dock5
    ID 3091
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Irvine Valley College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irvine Center-Jeffrey
    ID 3369
    64 min
  • 4
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    Dana Point Harbor
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moulton / El Toro
    ID 4649
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Toro-Moulton
    ID 4640
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Portola Plaza
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marguerite-Santa Margarita
    ID 4768
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rancho Santa Margarita
    Walk to
    Rancho Santa Margarita
    2.46 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 221 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line 90, Bus line 89.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Huntington Beach to Rancho Santa Margarita?

    The alternative route takes 244 minutes, using Bus line 66, Bus line 90, Bus line 89.

  • Is there a direct bus between Huntington Beach 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 41 min.

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

    The 70 bus line goes from Goldenwest Trans Ctr Dock 3 station near Huntington Beach to Tustin Metrolink Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Tustin Metrolink Station station near Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Huntington Beach and Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles by bus is about 3 hr 41 min.

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

    Get on the 70 bus from the Goldenwest Trans Ctr Dock 3 stop near Huntington Beach in Los Angeles.

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

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

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

    The ride from Huntington Beach to Rancho Santa Margarita costs $2.00.

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