How to get from Lake Forest to Santa Barbara by bus and train?

From Lake Forest to Santa Barbara by bus and train

To get from Lake Forest to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 177 bus from Lake Forest-Dimension station to Paseo De Valencia-Calle De Los Caballeros (Dock 2) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 83 bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Ana Station station to Santa Barbara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus and train schedule from Lake Forest may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Santa Barbara on the Moovit app.

382min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 177177
Bus - 8383
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from Lake Forest-Dimension

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake Forest-Dimension
    ID 4216
    0.59 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 177177
    Wait for bus
    177
    Niguel and Crown Valley
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paseo De Valencia-Calle De Los Caballeros (Dock 2)
    ID 3981
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5
    ID 3984
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8383
    Wait for bus
    83
    Fullerton Park and Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Ana-Santiago
    ID 6681
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    221 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Barbara
    Walk to
    Santa Barbara
    1.01 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lake Forest to Santa Barbara

The distance between Lake Forest, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, Los Angeles is approximately 163.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 382 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Forest to Santa Barbara by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Lake Forest to Santa Barbara

To check the bus and train schedule from Lake Forest to Santa Barbara using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lake Forest) and destination (Santa Barbara), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lake Forest to Santa Barbara?

    The fastest way takes 382 minutes, using Bus line 177, Bus line 83, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lake Forest and Santa Barbara in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lake Forest to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles?

    The 177 bus line goes from Lake Forest-Dimension station near Lake Forest to Paseo De Valencia-Calle De Los Caballeros (Dock 2) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Paseo De Valencia-Calle De Los Caballeros (Dock 2) station near Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lake Forest to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Lake Forest and Santa Barbara in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 6 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Lake Forest to get to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 177 bus from the Lake Forest-Dimension stop near Lake Forest in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lake Forest and Santa Barbara in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Paseo De Valencia-Calle De Los Caballeros (Dock 2) station, which is closest to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Lake Forest to Santa Barbara?

    The ride from Lake Forest to Santa Barbara costs $2.00.

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