What is the cheapest way to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Long Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Long Beach is to line 460 bus and line 173 bus which costs $7 - $8 and takes 5h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Long Beach?

The fastest way to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Long Beach is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Rancho Santa Margarita and Long Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Rancho Santa Margarita to Long Beach station. However, there are services departing from Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa and arriving at Long Beach Bus Station via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 and Santa Ana Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Rancho Santa Margarita and Long Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Rancho Santa Margarita to Long Beach station. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at 1st Street Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Rancho Santa Margarita to Long Beach?

The distance between Rancho Santa Margarita and Long Beach is 80 miles. The road distance is 40.7 miles.

How do I travel from Rancho Santa Margarita to Long Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Long Beach without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 28m and costs $50 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Long Beach?

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Long Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rancho Santa Margarita to Long Beach bus from?

Rancho Santa Margarita to Long Beach bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa station.

Where do I catch the Rancho Santa Margarita to Long Beach train from?

Rancho Santa Margarita to Long Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.

Where does the Rancho Santa Margarita to Long Beach bus arrive?

Rancho Santa Margarita to Long Beach bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 3 station.

Where does the Rancho Santa Margarita to Long Beach train arrive?

Rancho Santa Margarita to Long Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Rancho Santa Margarita to Long Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Rancho Santa Margarita to Long Beach is 41 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Rancho Santa Margarita to Long Beach.

Where can I stay near Long Beach?

There are 740+ hotels available in Long Beach.

Rancho Santa Margarita to Long Beach - 5 ways to travel via train, and tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Long Beach by train, tram, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram Metro A Line
2h 28m
$55–78
Line 460 bus, line 173 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Norwalk Stationbus 460
2. Take the bus from Norwalk Station Bay 11 to 1st & Shelter F Sbus 173 / ...
5h 21m
$7–8
Line 89 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 3bus 89
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Long Beach Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0900 / ...
3h 27m
$12–16
Drive 40.4 mi
1. Drive from Rancho Santa Margarita to Long Beachcar 40.4 mi
51 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rancho Santa Margarita to Long Beachtaxi 40.4 mi
51 min
$140–180

Rancho Santa Margarita to Long Beach by bus

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3h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 79.3 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa to Long Beach Bus Station via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana-Santiago, and Santa Ana Bus Stop in around 3h 27m.

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