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How to get fromEl Centro to Lake Forestby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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

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  1. Bus, train via San Diego

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    1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 6m
    $44–90

  2. Drive 179.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Centro to Lake Forestcar car 179.5 mi
    3h 5m
    $33–48

  3. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IPL - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train
    4h 31m
    $110–453

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Irvinebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 28m
    $47–75

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Irvinetrain train OC Line
    6h 28m
    $43–69

El Centro to Lake Forest by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Irvine via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Old Town Station, Santa Fe Depot, and San Diego in around 5h 28m.

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