There are 4 ways to get from Ladera Ranch to Los Angeles Downtown by train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train
best- Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
1h 23m$23–29Drive 51.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ladera Ranch to Los Angeles Downtowncar 51.9 mi
56 min$10–14Line 83 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus 83
- Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Los Angelesbus 460
3h 22m$30–36Train via San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
1h 30m$55–80
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ladera Ranch to Los Angeles Downtown is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Ladera Ranch to Los Angeles Downtown is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Ladera Ranch to Los Angeles Downtown. However, there are services departing from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 and arriving at 6th / Los Angeles via Disneyland Employee's Entrance. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Ladera Ranch to Los Angeles Downtown station. However, there are services departing from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo and arriving at L.A. Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Ladera Ranch and Los Angeles Downtown is 56 miles. The road distance is 52.2 miles.
The best way to get from Ladera Ranch to Los Angeles Downtown without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $22 - $29.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Ladera Ranch to Los Angeles Downtown, including transfers.
Ladera Ranch to Los Angeles Downtown bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 station.
Ladera Ranch to Los Angeles Downtown train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo station.
The best way to get from Ladera Ranch to Los Angeles Downtown is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $22 - $29. Alternatively, you can line 83 bus and bus, which costs $29 - $40 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Ladera Ranch, CA, USA and Los Angeles Downtown, CA, USA?
Metrolink Trains operates a train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ladera Ranch to 6th / Los Angeles via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, and Disneyland Employee's Entrance in around 3h 22m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Harbor-East Shuttle Area
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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Ladera Ranch to Los Angeles Downtown bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Harbor-East Shuttle Area station.
Ladera Ranch to Los Angeles Downtown train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ladera Ranch to Los Angeles Downtown is 52 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Ladera Ranch to Los Angeles Downtown.
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