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San Jose to Lake Forest trains

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Trip Overview

The train between San Jose and Lake Forest takes 12h 45m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from San Jose 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.

12h 45m
Duration
467 mi
Distance
$305
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

San Jose to Lake Forest train times

Trains run 6 times a week between San Jose and Lake Forest. The service departs San Jose at 10:26 AM in the morning, which arrives into Lake Forest at 23:11:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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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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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Jose 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: 467 mi
  • Duration: 12h 45m

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

You can take a train from San Jose to Irvine via Los Angeles in around 12h 41m.

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