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Lake Forest to San Jose trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Lake Forest and San Jose takes 11h 54m. There is at least one train per day from Lake Forest to San Jose. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 54m
Duration
467 mi
Distance
$299
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Lake Forest to San Jose train times

Trains run once daily between Lake Forest and San Jose. The service departs Lake Forest at 7:52 AM in the morning, which arrives into San Jose at 19:46:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lake Forest to San Jose? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 467 mi
  • Duration: 11h 54m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Irvine to San Jose via Los Angeles in around 12h.

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