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How to get fromBurbank Airport (BUR) to Lake Forestby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, subway, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Lake Forest by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, subway, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Burbank Airport - South to L.A. Union Stationtrain train VC Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 27m
    $21–39

  2. Drive 58.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Lake Forestcar car 58.4 mi
    1h 6m
    $11–16

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Irvinebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 44m
    $24–34

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Burbank-BUR to Lake Forestrideshare rideshare 58.4 mi
    1h 6m

  5. Subway, train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway Metro B Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 51m
    $16–32

  6. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway Metro B Line
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Irvinetrain train OC Line
    3h 3m
    $11–15

Burbank Airport (BUR) to Lake Forest by train and foot

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 57.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Burbank Airport (BUR), USA and Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Burbank Airport - South to Irvine via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to Irvine once daily. Tickets cost $16–23 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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