There are 4 ways to get from Flagstaff to Lake Forest by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane FLG - SNA
4h 6m$124–467Drive 457.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Flagstaff to Lake Forestcar 457.4 mi
7h 33m$84–121Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
11h 56m$178–352Bus
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
13h 35m$100–181
Flagstaff to Lake Forest by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to Lake Forest is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Lake Forest is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $120 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Flagstaff station to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff Bus Station and arriving at Irvine via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Flagstaff to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff and arriving at Irvine via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
The distance between Flagstaff and Lake Forest is 387 miles. The road distance is 460.1 miles.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Lake Forest without a car is to train which takes 11h 56m and costs $170 - $360.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Flagstaff to Lake Forest, including transfers.
Flagstaff to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Flagstaff Bus Station.
Flagstaff to Lake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flagstaff station.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Lake Forest is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $120 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $360 and takes 11h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 13h 35m.
What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Flagstaff (FLG) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Flagstaff to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $170–350 and the journey takes 10h 54m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Flagstaff to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Flagstaff to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Flagstaff to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–170
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $120–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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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More Questions & Answers
Flagstaff to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Flagstaff to Lake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to Lake Forest is 460 miles. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Flagstaff to Lake Forest.
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