The average bus between Mission Viejo and Lake Arrowhead takes 7h 57m and the fastest bus takes 5h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Mission Viejo to Lake Arrowhead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Mission Viejo and Lake Arrowhead. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mission Viejo is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Lake Arrowhead at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Harbor-Katella and take an average of 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 55m • 2 changes


5h 6m • 2 changes


5h 25m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


10h 46m • 2 changes


5h 55m • 2 changes


5h 6m • 2 changes


5h 25m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


10h 46m • 2 changes


5h 55m • 2 changes


5h 6m • 2 changes


5h 25m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


10h 46m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Mission Viejo to Lake Arrowhead? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Mission Viejo to Lake Arrowhead. However, there are services departing from Mission Viejo station and arriving at Lake Arrowhead station via Harbor-Katella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
Mission Viejo to Lake Arrowhead bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 station.
Mission Viejo to Lake Arrowhead bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 station.
The distance between Mission Viejo and Lake Arrowhead is 84.7 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 via Harbor-Katella, Katella + Harbor, and San Bernardino in around 5h 28m.