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Oakland to Lake Forest trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Oakland and Lake Forest takes 14h 2m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Oakland 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.

14h 2m
Duration
507 mi
Distance
$329
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Oakland to Lake Forest train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Oakland and Lake Forest. The service departs Oakland at 9:09 AM in the morning, which arrives into Lake Forest at 23:11:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 14h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak14h 2m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak14h 2m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak14h 2m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak14h 2m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oakland to Lake Forest? 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.

Map of how to get from Oakland to Lake Forest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 507.4 mi
  • Duration: 14h 2m

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

You can take a train from Oakland to Irvine via Los Angeles in around 13h 58m.

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