The average train between Chula Vista and Lake Forest takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Chula Vista to Lake Forest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Chula Vista and Lake Forest. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Chula Vista is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Lake Forest at 10:48 PM. All services require a transfer at America Plaza Station and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chula Vista to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Chula Vista station and arriving at Lake Forest station via Irvine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Chula Vista to Lake Forest train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from San Diego station.
Chula Vista to Lake Forest train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Irvine station.
The distance between Chula Vista and Lake Forest is 125.3 km. The road distance is 145 km.
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Irvine hourly. Tickets cost $26–55 and the journey takes 1h 50m.