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How to get fromRancho Santa Margarita to Lake Arrowheadby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Lake Arrowhead by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Bernardino Depottrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189bus bus 6
    5h 40m
    $15–24

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Katella + Harbor to San Bernardinobus bus 200
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189bus bus 6
    6h 27m
    $8–17

  3. Drive 78.2 mi

    1. Drive from Rancho Santa Margarita to Lake Arrowheadcar car 78.2 mi
    1h 30m
    $15–21

Rancho Santa Margarita to Lake Arrowhead by bus and train

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Lake Arrowhead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 98 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA and Lake Arrowhead, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Harbor-Katella, Katella + Harbor, and San Bernardino in around 6h 27m.

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