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How to get fromFresno to Lake Forestby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from Fresno to Lake Forest by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fresno to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 41m

  2. Drive  263.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fresno to Lake Forestcar car 263.9 mi
    4h 28m
    $47–68

  3. Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane FAT - SNA
    5h 13m
    $411–851

  4. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 43m
    $60–92

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Irvinebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 45m

  6. Bus, train via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Fresno to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train
    8h 4m
    $56–101

  7. Bus, train via Los Angeles #2

    1. Take the bus from Fresno to Los Angelesbus bus Lxus 3104
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 5m
    $69–102

  8. Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane FAT - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train
    5h 52m
    $442–704

  9. Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FAT - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain train
    6h 15m
    $123–296

  10. Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    6h 46m
    $556–891

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) flights

Calendar102Weekly Planes
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 274.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fresno Bus Station to Irvine via Bakersfield Train Station and Bakersfield in around 6h 45m.

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