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Sacramento to Lake Forest trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Sacramento and Lake Forest takes 16h 23m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Sacramento 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.

16h 23m
Duration
597 mi
Distance
$388
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Sacramento to Lake Forest train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Sacramento and Lake Forest. The service departs Sacramento at 6:48 AM in the morning, which arrives into Lake Forest at 23:11:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 16h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak16h 23m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak16h 23m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak16h 23m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sacramento 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.

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  • Distance: 596.7 mi
  • Duration: 16h 23m

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

You can take a train from Sacramento to Irvine via Los Angeles in around 16h 19m.

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