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How to get fromLake Forest to Rancho Palos Verdesby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Lake Forest to Rancho Palos Verdes by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Flower St & Pico Blvd to Crest Rd & Cresta Verde Drbus bus 448
    3h 16m
    $19–35

  2. Line 83 bus, bus, line 344 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus bus 83
    2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Figueroa / Picobus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center to Palos Verdes / Barkentinebus bus 344
    5h 4m
    $5–7

  3. Train, line 344 bus

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center to Palos Verdes / Barkentinebus bus 344
    3h 19m
    $18–34

  4. Drive 46.3 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Rancho Palos Verdescar car 46.3 mi
    1h 4m
    $9–13

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Forest to Rancho Palos Verdestaxi taxi 46.3 mi
    1h 4m
    $150–190

  6. Train, bus, line 344 bus

    1. Take the train from Irvine to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Alameda St at Los Angeles St to Harbor Gateway Transit Centerbus bus 4X
    3. Take the bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center to Palos Verdes / Barkentinebus bus 344
    4h 29m
    $11–16

Lake Forest to Rancho Palos Verdes by train, tram, and bus

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration3h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 75.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Palos Verdes / Barkentine via Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, Figueroa / Pico, Flower / Pico, and Harbor Gateway Transit Center in around 5h 4m.

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