There are 4 ways to get from Canyon Country to Lake Forest by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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Train via Los Angeles
best- Take the train from Via Princessa to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 7m$23–42Train
cheapest- Take the train from Via Princessa to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Irvinetrain OC Line
3h 15m$12–17Train, bus
- Take the train from Via Princessa to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 36m$25–35Drive 79.1 mi
- Drive from Canyon Country to Lake Forestcar 79.1 mi
1h 26m$15–21
Canyon Country to Lake Forest by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canyon Country to Lake Forest is to train which costs $11 - $17 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Canyon Country to Lake Forest is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct train from Canyon Country to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Via Princessa and arriving at Irvine via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Canyon Country and Lake Forest is 83 miles. The road distance is 79.6 miles.
The best way to get from Canyon Country to Lake Forest without a car is to train via Los Angeles which takes 3h 7m and costs $22 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Canyon Country to Lake Forest, including transfers.
Canyon Country to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Via Princessa station.
Canyon Country to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canyon Country to Lake Forest is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Canyon Country to Lake Forest.
There are 1054+ hotels available in Lake Forest.
What companies run services between Canyon Country, CA, USA and Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Via Princessa to Irvine via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 3h 7m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Via Princessa to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Via Princessa to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Via Princessa to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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