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How to get fromHollywood to Lake Forestby subway, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Hollywood to Lake Forest by subway, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Subway, train via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the subway from Hollywood / Vine Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway Metro B Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 19m
    $15–31

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14bus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5 to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6bus bus 83
    3h 49m
    $5–6

  3. Line 4 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Vine to Hill / 3rdbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Irvinebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 22m
    $18–25

  4. Drive 51.2 mi

    1. Drive from Hollywood to Lake Forestcar car 51.2 mi
    57 min
    $10–14

  5. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Hollywood / Vine Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway Metro B Line
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Irvinetrain train OC Line
    2h 31m
    $11–15

Hollywood to Lake Forest by subway and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration2h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Monica / Vine to Irvine via Hill / 3rd, Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, and Los Angeles in around 3h 22m.

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