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

From Riverside to Rancho Santa Margarita by bus

To get from Riverside to Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 200 bus from Lemon FS University station to Harbor Blvd Opp Disneyland 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 3 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $5.50.

219min$5.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 200200
Bus - 8383
Bus - 8787
Walk to Rancho Santa Margarita
Leaves from Lemon FS University

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lemon FS University
    ID 3489
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 200200
    Wait for bus
    200
    West to Anaheim/Disneyland Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Blvd Opp Disneyland
    ID 4652
    88 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harbor Blvd at Disneyland
    80 yd • 1 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
    47 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
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rancho Santa Margarita
    Walk to
    Rancho Santa Margarita
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Riverside to Rancho Santa Margarita by bus and train

To get from Riverside to Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the INLAND EMPIRE - ORANGE COUNTY LINE train from Riverside-Downtown Metrolink Station station to Santa Ana Station 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 3 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $10.25.

208min$10.25
Walk to train stationTrain - INLAND EMPIRE - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
INLAND EMPIRE - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
Bus - 8383
Bus - 8787
Walk to Rancho Santa Margarita
Leaves from Riverside-Downtown Metrolink Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Riverside-Downtown Metrolink Station
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - INLAND EMPIRE - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    Wait for train
    INLAND EMPIRE - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    #811| Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Ana-Santiago
    ID 6676
    60 yd • 1 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
    20 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
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rancho Santa Margarita
    Walk to
    Rancho Santa Margarita
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Riverside to Rancho Santa Margarita

The distance between Riverside, Los Angeles and Rancho Santa Margarita, Los Angeles is approximately 72.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 219 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Riverside 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 Riverside

Riverside is located at Riverside, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Lemon @ University NB FS.

Train stations close to Riverside:

  • Riverside-Hunter Park/Ucr
  • Riverside-Downtown Metrolink Station
  • Riverside

Bus stations close to Riverside:

  • Lemon @ University NB FS
  • Lemon FS University
  • Orange FS University

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
  • Avd Empresa-Aventura
  • Corta-Santa Margarita

Related Routes

From Riverside to Rancho Santa Margarita by bus and train

To get from Riverside to Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the INLAND EMPIRE - ORANGE COUNTY LINE train from Riverside-Downtown Metrolink Station station to Santa Ana Station 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 3 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $10.25.

208min$10.25
Walk to train stationTrain - INLAND EMPIRE - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
INLAND EMPIRE - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
Bus - 8383
Bus - 8787
Walk to Rancho Santa Margarita
Leaves from Riverside-Downtown Metrolink Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Riverside-Downtown Metrolink Station
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - INLAND EMPIRE - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    Wait for train
    INLAND EMPIRE - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    #811| Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Ana-Santiago
    ID 6676
    60 yd • 1 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
    20 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
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rancho Santa Margarita
    Walk to
    Rancho Santa Margarita
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 219 minutes, using Bus line 200, Bus line 83, Bus line 87.

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

    The alternative route takes 208 minutes, using Bus line INLAND EMPIRE - ORANGE COUNTY LINE, Bus line 83, Bus line 87.

  • Is there a direct bus between Riverside 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 39 min.

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

    The 200 bus line goes from Lemon FS University station near Riverside to West to Anaheim/Disneyland Express station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till West to Anaheim/Disneyland Express station near Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Riverside and Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles by bus is about 3 hr 39 min.

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

    Get on the 200 bus from the Lemon FS University stop near Riverside in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the West to Anaheim/Disneyland Express stop, which is closest to Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles.

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

    The ride from Riverside to Rancho Santa Margarita costs $5.50.