There are 5 ways to get from Culver City to Lake Forest by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Culver City Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram Metro E Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 33m$18–34Drive 53.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Culver City to Lake Forestcar 53.5 mi
59 min$10–15Line 33 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Venice / Hughes to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus 33
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 21m$18–25Line 33 bus, train via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
- Take the bus from Venice / Hughes to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus 33
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 52m$16–32Line 33 bus, train
- Take the bus from Venice / Hughes to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 33
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Irvinetrain OC Line
3h 7m$11–15
Culver City to Lake Forest by tram, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Culver City to Lake Forest is to drive which costs $9 - $15 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Culver City to Lake Forest is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Culver City to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Venice / Hughes and arriving at Irvine via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Culver City station to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Culver City Station and arriving at Irvine via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Culver City and Lake Forest is 55 miles. The road distance is 53.8 miles.
The best way to get from Culver City to Lake Forest without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 33m and costs $17 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Culver City to Lake Forest, including transfers.
Culver City to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Venice / Hughes station.
Culver City to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Culver City Station.
Culver City to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Alameda station.
What companies run services between Culver City, CA, USA and Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Venice / Hughes to Irvine via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda and Los Angeles in around 3h 21m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Culver City Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- 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
Train from Los Angeles to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Venice / Hughes to Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Venice / Hughes to Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Venice / Hughes to Patsaouras Transit Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Culver City to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines.
Yes, the driving distance between Culver City to Lake Forest is 54 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Culver City to Lake Forest.
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