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

From Lake Forest to Santa Monica by bus and train

To get from Lake Forest to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 480 bus from Commercentre-Dimension station to Irvine Station-Dock 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OC LINE train and finally take the 4 bus from Cesar E Chavez / Broadway station to Santa Monica / 20th station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $13.00.

264min$13.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 480480
Train - OC LINE
OC LINE
Bus - 44
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Commercentre-Dimension

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commercentre-Dimension
    ID 4138
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 480480
    Wait for bus
    480
    Irvine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irvine Station-Dock 1
    ID 3697
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Irvine Station
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - OC LINE
    Wait for train
    OC LINE
    #625| L.A. Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / Broadway
    ID 9221
    760 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Santa Monica
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Monica / 20th
    92 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lake Forest to Santa Monica by bus and train via 480, OC LINE and 33

To get from Lake Forest to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 480 bus from Commercentre-Dimension station to Irvine Station-Dock 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OC LINE train and finally take the 33 bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza station to 5th / Santa Monica station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $13.00.

280min$13.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 480480
Train - OC LINE
OC LINE
Bus - 3333
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Commercentre-Dimension

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commercentre-Dimension
    ID 4138
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 480480
    Wait for bus
    480
    Irvine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irvine Station-Dock 1
    ID 3697
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Irvine Station
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - OC LINE
    Wait for train
    OC LINE
    #625| L.A. Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Patsaouras Transit Plaza
    ID 30000
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Santa Monica
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th / Santa Monica
    ID 3120
    103 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    0.91 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lake Forest to Santa Monica

The distance between Lake Forest, Los Angeles and Santa Monica, Los Angeles is approximately 70.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 264 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Forest to Santa Monica 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 Lake Forest

Lake Forest is located at Lake Forest, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Commercentre-Dimension.

Bus stations close to Lake Forest:

  • Commercentre-Dimension
  • Dimension-Commercenter
  • Commercentre-Ent 25862 Ellison Prologic

Public transit stations close to Santa Monica, Los Angeles

Santa Monica is located at Santa Monica, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Colorado Ave & 17th St (17th St/Smc Station).

Bus stations close to Santa Monica:

  • Colorado Ave & 17th St (17th St/Smc Station)
  • Colorado Ave & 17th St (17th St/Smc Sta)
  • Wilshire EB & 17th FS

Related Routes

Alternative route from Lake Forest to Santa Monica by bus and train via 480, OC LINE and 33

To get from Lake Forest to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 480 bus from Commercentre-Dimension station to Irvine Station-Dock 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OC LINE train and finally take the 33 bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza station to 5th / Santa Monica station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $13.00.

280min$13.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 480480
Train - OC LINE
OC LINE
Bus - 3333
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Commercentre-Dimension

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commercentre-Dimension
    ID 4138
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 480480
    Wait for bus
    480
    Irvine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irvine Station-Dock 1
    ID 3697
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Irvine Station
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - OC LINE
    Wait for train
    OC LINE
    #625| L.A. Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Patsaouras Transit Plaza
    ID 30000
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Santa Monica
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th / Santa Monica
    ID 3120
    103 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    0.91 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 264 minutes, using Bus line 480, Train line OC LINE, Bus line 4.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lake Forest to Santa Monica?

    The alternative route takes 280 minutes, using Bus line 480, Train line OC LINE, Bus line 33.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 24 min.

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

    The 480 bus line goes from Commercentre-Dimension station near Lake Forest to Irvine Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Irvine Station station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Lake Forest and Santa Monica in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 4 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the 480 bus from the Commercentre-Dimension stop near Lake Forest in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Irvine Station stop, which is closest to Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

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

    The ride from Lake Forest to Santa Monica costs $13.00.

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