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How to get fromRancho Santa Margarita to LA Zooby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to LA Zoo by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train, line 12 bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Rancho Santa Margarita to Irvinetaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Glendaletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Glendale Transportation Center to San Fernando at Milfordbus bus 12
    4h 24m
    $60–87

  2. Line 89 bus, bus, line 94 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 3bus bus 89
    2. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5bus bus 83
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Broadwaybus bus 460
    4. Take the bus from Hill / 5th to San Fernando / Californiabus bus 94
    6h 11m
    $6–8

  3. Line 89 bus, line 83 bus, train, line 296 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 3bus bus 89
    2. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Santa Ana-Santiagobus bus 83
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    5. Take the bus from Burbank Station to LA Zoobus bus 296
    5h 11m
    $21–38

  4. Drive 58.6 mi

    1. Drive from Rancho Santa Margarita to LA Zoocar car 58.6 mi
    1h 7m
    $11–16

  5. Line 89 bus, line 83 bus, bus, line 94 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 3bus bus 89
    2. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Santa Ana-Santiagobus bus 83
    3. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminalbus bus 2 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Hill / 5th to San Fernando / Californiabus bus 94
    6h 16m
    $23–41

Rancho Santa Margarita to LA Zoo by bus, train, and foot

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 67.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA and LA Zoo, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa to LA Zoo via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5, Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14, 6th / Broadway, Hill / 5th, and San Fernando / California in around 6h 11m.

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