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Trip Overview

The average bus between Costa Mesa and Lake Forest takes 1h 58m and the fastest bus takes 1h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Costa Mesa to Lake Forest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 58m
Duration
22 mi
Distance
$4
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Costa Mesa to Lake Forest bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Costa Mesa and Lake Forest. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Costa Mesa is at 6:51 PM which arrives into Lake Forest at 8:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Bristol-Sunflower and take an average of 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Costa Mesa to Lake Forest? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Costa Mesa to Lake Forest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 22.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Harbor-Bernard to Jeronimo-Heidi via Bristol-Sunflower and Sunflower-Bristol in around 2h 32m.

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