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How to get fromFontana to Lake Forestby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Fontana to Lake Forest by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to Irvinetrain train IE-OC Line
    2h 44m
    $10–15

  2. Bus, line 83 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Harbor + Katellabus bus 200
    2. Take the bus from Katella-Harbor to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6bus bus 83
    4h 38m
    $5–9

  3. Drive  47.3 mi

    1. Drive from Fontana to Lake Forestcar car 47.3 mi
    54 min
    $9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Fontana to Lake Foresttaxi taxi 47.3 mi
    54 min
    $140–180

  5. Line 14 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 14
    2. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Irvinetrain train IE-OC Line
    3h 44m
    $13–17

Fontana to Lake Forest by train

Calendar24Weekly Trains
Duration2h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 66.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

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

Metrolink Trains operates a train from San Bernardino Depot to Irvine 3 times a day. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merrill @ Sierra Avenue to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6 via San Bernardino Transit Center, San Bernardino, Harbor + Katella, and Katella-Harbor in around 4h 38m.

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