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How to get fromDenver to Lake Forestby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Denver to Lake Forest by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DEN - SNA
    4h 15m
    $230–460

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US1200
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0900
    22h 38m
    $162–306

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Denver to Las Vegas Transportation Centerbus bus Denver
    2. Take the train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    27h 19m
    $410–751

  4. Drive 1,015.5 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Lake Forestcar car 1,015.5 mi
    15h 53m
    $186–268

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DEN - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train
    7h
    $191–902

Denver to Lake Forest by bus and train (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 879.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Irvine via Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and Santa Ana in around 22h 38m.

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