There are 3 ways to get from Aliso Viejo to Lancaster by train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train
best- Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain AV Line
4h 30m$15–21Drive 106.1 mi
- Drive from Aliso Viejo to Lancastercar 106.1 mi
2h 18m$20–28Train via Santa Ana-Santiago
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain AV Line
6h$25–43
Aliso Viejo to Lancaster by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aliso Viejo to Lancaster is to train which costs $14 - $21 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Aliso Viejo to Lancaster is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct train from Aliso Viejo to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo and arriving at Lancaster via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Aliso Viejo and Lancaster is 130 miles. The road distance is 106.8 miles.
The best way to get from Aliso Viejo to Lancaster without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs $14 - $21.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Aliso Viejo to Lancaster, including transfers.
Aliso Viejo to Lancaster train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo station.
Aliso Viejo to Lancaster train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aliso Viejo to Lancaster is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Aliso Viejo to Lancaster.
There are 60+ hotels available in Lancaster.
What companies run services between Aliso Viejo, CA, USA and Lancaster, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to Lancaster via L.A. Union Station in around 4h 30m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
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