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Lake Forest to Costa Mesa buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Lake Forest and Costa Mesa takes 23 min and the fastest bus takes 20 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Lake Forest to Costa Mesa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

23 min
Duration
11 mi
Distance
$2
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Lake Forest to Costa Mesa bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Lake Forest and Costa Mesa. The earliest departure is at 10:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lake Forest is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Costa Mesa at 12:15 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 23 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 25 min • Direct
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    bus bus 25 min • Direct
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    bus bus 25 min • Direct
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    bus bus 25 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 25 min • Direct
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    bus bus 25 min • Direct
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    bus bus 25 min • Direct
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    bus bus 25 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lake Forest to Costa Mesa? 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 Lake Forest to Costa Mesa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 11.1 mi
  • Duration: 23 min

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

OCTA operates a bus from Irvine Station-Dock 5 to Oc Fair-Yellow Gate every 4 hours. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 25 min.

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