What is the cheapest way to get from Anaheim to Lake Forest?

The cheapest way to get from Anaheim to Lake Forest is to line 83 bus which costs $2 and takes 55 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Anaheim to Lake Forest?

The fastest way to get from Anaheim to Lake Forest is to drive which takes 25 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Anaheim and Lake Forest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ball-Cast and arriving at Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.

Is there a direct train between Anaheim and Lake Forest?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station station and arriving at Irvine. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

How far is it from Anaheim to Lake Forest?

The distance between Anaheim and Lake Forest is 20 miles. The road distance is 20.5 miles.

How do I travel from Anaheim to Lake Forest without a car?

The best way to get from Anaheim to Lake Forest without a car is to train which takes 30 min and costs $7 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Anaheim to Lake Forest?

The train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Irvine takes 30 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Anaheim to Lake Forest bus from?

Anaheim to Lake Forest bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Ball-Cast station.

Where do I catch the Anaheim to Lake Forest train from?

Anaheim to Lake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Anaheim to Lake Forest?

The best way to get from Anaheim to Lake Forest is to train which takes 30 min and costs $7 - $10. Alternatively, you can line 83 bus, which costs $2 and takes 55 min.

Where does the Anaheim to Lake Forest bus arrive?

Anaheim to Lake Forest bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6 station.

Where does the Anaheim to Lake Forest train arrive?

Anaheim to Lake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.

Can I drive from Anaheim to Lake Forest?

Yes, the driving distance between Anaheim to Lake Forest is 20 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Anaheim to Lake Forest.

How do I get a train ticket from Anaheim to Lake Forest?

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Where can I stay near Lake Forest?

There are 906+ hotels available in Lake Forest.

Anaheim to Lake Forest - 4 ways to travel via train, line 83 bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Anaheim to Lake Forest by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
30 min
$7–10
Line 83 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ball-Cast to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6bus 83
55 min
$2
Drive 20.4 mi
1. Drive from Anaheim to Lake Forestcar 20.4 mi
25 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Anaheim to Lake Foresttaxi 20.4 mi
25 min
$75–95

Anaheim to Lake Forest by train

154Weekly Trains

30 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 19.9 mi
Duration: 30 min

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

Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Irvine hourly. Tickets cost $6–14 and the journey takes 30 min. Metrolink Trains also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, OCTA operates a bus from Ball-Cast to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 55 min.

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