The cheapest and fastest buses from Los Angeles, CA to Lake Forest, CA
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 28 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Los Angeles, CA to Lake Forest, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Los Angeles, CA to Lake Forest, CA will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 2 buses that leave Los Angeles, CA for Lake Forest, CA on Fri, Feb 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Feb 06 the direct buses cover the 68 km distance in an average of 1 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Fri, Feb 06 the slowest buses will take 1 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Los Angeles, CA to Lake Forest, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Lake Forest, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€8 Average price Cheapest | €17 Average price |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Los Angeles, CA to Lake Forest, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Los Angeles, CA to Lake Forest, CA buses for tomorrow, Friday, February 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:10 PM Los Angeles, CA | 1h55 | 2:05 PM Lake Forest, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:20 PM Los Angeles, CA | 1h00 | 10:20 PM Lake Forest, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Los Angeles, CA to Lake Forest, CA
Buses from Los Angeles, CA to Lake Forest, CA run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 42 miles (68 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 42 miles (68 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 22:50 |
FAQs: Bus from Los Angeles, CA to Lake Forest, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Los Angeles, CA to Lake Forest, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lake Forest, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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