How to get from Oceanside to Rancho Santa Margarita by bus and train?

From Oceanside to Rancho Santa Margarita by bus and train

To get from Oceanside to Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE COUNTY LINE train from Oceanside Transit Center 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 2 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $12.25.

156min$12.25
Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
ORANGE COUNTY LINE
Bus - 8383
Bus - 8787
Walk to Rancho Santa Margarita
Leaves from Oceanside Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Oceanside
  • 2
    Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    Wait for train
    ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    #609| L.A. Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    63 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
    22 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
    42 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rancho Santa Margarita
    Walk to
    Rancho Santa Margarita
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Oceanside to Rancho Santa Margarita by bus and train via ORANGE COUNTY LINE, 91 and 87

To get from Oceanside to Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE COUNTY LINE train from Oceanside Transit Center station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo Station 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 36 min. The ride fare is $9.75.

156min$9.75
Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
ORANGE COUNTY LINE
Bus - 9191
Bus - 8787
Walk to Rancho Santa Margarita
Leaves from Oceanside Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Oceanside
  • 2
    Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    Wait for train
    ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    #609| L.A. Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo Station
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crown Valley-Forbes
    ID 4479
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Laguna Hills Transp Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paseo De Valencia-Alicia
    ID 3943
    19 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Santa Margarita - Empresa and Aventura
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Corta-Santa Margarita
    ID 5875
    49 min
  • 9
    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 Oceanside to Rancho Santa Margarita

The distance between Oceanside, Los Angeles and Rancho Santa Margarita, Los Angeles is approximately 73.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 156 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oceanside to Rancho Santa Margarita by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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 Aventura-Calle Corta.

Bus stations close to Rancho Santa Margarita:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Oceanside to Rancho Santa Margarita by bus and train via ORANGE COUNTY LINE, 91 and 87

To get from Oceanside to Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE COUNTY LINE train from Oceanside Transit Center station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo Station 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 36 min. The ride fare is $9.75.

156min$9.75
Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
ORANGE COUNTY LINE
Bus - 9191
Bus - 8787
Walk to Rancho Santa Margarita
Leaves from Oceanside Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Oceanside
  • 2
    Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    Wait for train
    ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    #609| L.A. Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo Station
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crown Valley-Forbes
    ID 4479
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Laguna Hills Transp Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paseo De Valencia-Alicia
    ID 3943
    19 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Santa Margarita - Empresa and Aventura
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Corta-Santa Margarita
    ID 5875
    49 min
  • 9
    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 Oceanside to Rancho Santa Margarita?

    The fastest way takes 156 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE COUNTY LINE, Bus line 83, Bus line 87.

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

    The alternative route takes 156 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE COUNTY LINE, Bus line 91, Bus line 87.

  • Is there a direct train between Oceanside and Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 36 min.

  • Which train line goes from Oceanside to Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles?

    The ORANGE COUNTY LINE train line goes from #609| L.A. Union Station station near Oceanside to Santa Ana Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Santa Ana Station station near Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Oceanside and Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles by train and bus is about 2 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the ORANGE COUNTY LINE train from the #609| L.A. Union Station station near Oceanside in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the train at the Santa Ana Station stop, which is closest to Rancho Santa Margarita in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the train fare from Oceanside to Rancho Santa Margarita?

    The ride from Oceanside to Rancho Santa Margarita costs $12.25.

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