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

By bus

To get from Newport Beach to Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from Newport Center-Civic Center station to Coast-Ocean (Main Beach) 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 21 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

141min$2.00
Bus - 11
Bus - 8989
Bus - 8282
Walk to Rancho Santa Margarita
Leaves from Newport Center-Civic Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Newport Beach
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    San Clemente - Camino Real and Santa Margarita
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coast-Ocean (Main Beach)
    ID 8584
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Laguna Beach Bus Station
    ID 3881
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Portola Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Margarita-Los Alisos
    ID 4816
    59 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8282
    Wait for bus
    82
    Santa Margarita - Plano Trabuco and Alas De Paz
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa
    ID 5879
    11 min
  • 9
    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 Newport Beach to Rancho Santa Margarita

The distance between Newport Beach, Los Angeles and Rancho Santa Margarita, Los Angeles is approximately 26.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 141 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newport 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 Newport Beach

Newport Beach is located at Newport Beach, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Newport Center Drive-Granville.

Bus stations close to Newport Beach:

  • Newport Center Drive-Granville
  • Newport Center East-Newport Center
  • Newport Center West-Newport Center

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
  • Corta-Santa Margarita
  • Aventura-Calle Corta

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 141 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 89, Bus line 82.

  • Is there a direct bus between Newport Beach 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 21 min.

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

    The 1 bus line goes from San Clemente - Camino Real and Santa Margarita station near Newport Beach to Coast-Ocean (Main Beach) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Coast-Ocean (Main Beach) station near Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Newport Beach and Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles by bus is about 2 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the 1 bus from the San Clemente - Camino Real and Santa Margarita stop near Newport Beach in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Coast-Ocean (Main Beach) stop, which is closest to Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles.

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

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

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