The average train between Santa Clarita and Lake Forest takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Santa Clarita 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 every 3 hours between Santa Clarita and Lake Forest. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santa Clarita is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Lake Forest at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Santa Clarita 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.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Clarita to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Santa Clarita station and arriving at Lake Forest station via L.A. Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Santa Clarita to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Newhall station.
Santa Clarita to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Irvine station.
The distance between Santa Clarita and Lake Forest is 114.2 km. The road distance is 120 km.
You can take a train from Newhall to Irvine via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 2h 52m.