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

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

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  1. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane IAH - SNA
    5h 38m
    $213–654

  2. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane HOU - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train
    7h 45m
    $152–643

  3. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Huntington Park, CA - 2470 E Florence Ave to Santa Anabus bus
    29h 2m
    $248–436

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    38h 36m
    $550–1,086

  5. Drive 1,494 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Lake Forestcar car 1,494 mi
    24h 6m
    $273–394

  6. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane HOU - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain train
    7h 56m
    $220–961

  7. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IAH - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train
    8h 8m
    $214–456

  8. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane HOU - LGB
    8h 29m
    $189–816

  9. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane IAH - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain train
    8h 34m
    $162–444

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1001
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Santa Anabus bus El Paso
    37h 16m
    $224–399

Houston to Lake Forest by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration38h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$550Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,379.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Capitol St @ Smith St to Irvine via N Main St @ Airline Dr, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, Huntington Park, CA - 2470 E Florence Ave, Santa Ana, and Santa Ana in around 29h 2m.

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