How to get from San Clemente to Rancho Santa Margarita by bus?

From San Clemente to Rancho Santa Margarita by bus

To get from San Clemente to Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from El Camino Real-Calle Del Commercio station to El Camino Real-Avd Pico station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 91 bus and finally take the 87 bus from Paseo De Valencia-Alicia station to Corta-Santa Margarita station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

169min$2.00
Bus - 11
Bus - 9191
Bus - 8787
Walk to Rancho Santa Margarita
Leaves from El Camino Real-Calle Del Commercio

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    San Clemente
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Long Beach - Cal State Long Beach
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino Real-Avd Pico
    ID 6949
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Laguna Hills Transp Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paseo De Valencia-Alicia
    ID 3943
    74 min
  • 6
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Santa Margarita - Empresa and Aventura
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Corta-Santa Margarita
    ID 5875
    41 min
  • 8
    Walk to Rancho Santa Margarita
    Walk to
    Rancho Santa Margarita
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Clemente to Rancho Santa Margarita by bus via 1, 90 and 87

To get from San Clemente to Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from El Camino Real-Calle Del Commercio station to Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 90 bus and finally take the 87 bus from Alicia-Moulton station to Corta-Santa Margarita station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

169min$2.00
Bus - 11
Bus - 9090
Bus - 8787
Walk to Rancho Santa Margarita
Leaves from El Camino Real-Calle Del Commercio

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    San Clemente
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Long Beach - Cal State Long Beach
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern
    ID 8384
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Golden Lantern-La Cresta
    ID 1553
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    Tustin Metrolink Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moulton-Alicia
    ID 3922
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alicia-Moulton
    ID 3883
    220 yd • 3 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
    44 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rancho Santa Margarita
    Walk to
    Rancho Santa Margarita
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Clemente to Rancho Santa Margarita

The distance between San Clemente, Los Angeles and Rancho Santa Margarita, Los Angeles is approximately 31.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 169 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Clemente 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 San Clemente

San Clemente is located at San Clemente, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is El Camino Real-Avd Mendocino.

Train stations close to San Clemente:

  • San Clemente Pier Train Station
  • San Clemente Pier Amtrak

Bus stations close to San Clemente:

  • El Camino Real-Avd Mendocino
  • El Camino Real-Avd San Luis Rey
  • El Camino Real-Avd San Gabriel

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
  • Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa

Related Routes

Alternative route from San Clemente to Rancho Santa Margarita by bus via 1, 90 and 87

To get from San Clemente to Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from El Camino Real-Calle Del Commercio station to Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 90 bus and finally take the 87 bus from Alicia-Moulton station to Corta-Santa Margarita station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

169min$2.00
Bus - 11
Bus - 9090
Bus - 8787
Walk to Rancho Santa Margarita
Leaves from El Camino Real-Calle Del Commercio

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    San Clemente
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Long Beach - Cal State Long Beach
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern
    ID 8384
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Golden Lantern-La Cresta
    ID 1553
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    Tustin Metrolink Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moulton-Alicia
    ID 3922
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alicia-Moulton
    ID 3883
    220 yd • 3 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
    44 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rancho Santa Margarita
    Walk to
    Rancho Santa Margarita
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 169 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 91, Bus line 87.

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

    The alternative route takes 169 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 90, Bus line 87.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Clemente 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 49 min.

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

    The 1 bus line goes from Long Beach - Cal State Long Beach station near San Clemente to El Camino Real-Avd Pico station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till El Camino Real-Avd Pico station near Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between San Clemente and Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles by bus is about 2 hr 49 min.

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

    Get on the 1 bus from the Long Beach - Cal State Long Beach stop near San Clemente in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the El Camino Real-Avd Pico stop, which is closest to Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles.

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

    The ride from San Clemente to Rancho Santa Margarita costs $2.00.