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Newport Beach to Lake Forest buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Newport Beach and Lake Forest takes 2h 4m and the fastest bus takes 1h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newport Beach 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.

2h 4m
Duration
24 mi
Distance
$4
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Line 55 bus, line 86 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Placentia-17Th to Bristol-Sunflowerbus bus 55
  2. Take the bus from Sunflower-Bristol to Jeronimo-Heidibus bus 86
2h 38m
$4

Newport Beach to Lake Forest bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Newport Beach and Lake Forest. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newport Beach is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Lake Forest at 8:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Bristol-Sunflower and take an average of 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Newport Beach 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 Newport Beach to Lake Forest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 23.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Newport Beach, CA, USA and Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Placentia-17Th to Jeronimo-Heidi via Bristol-Sunflower and Sunflower-Bristol in around 2h 38m.

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