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How to get fromLake Forest to Carson Cityby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Lake Forest to Carson City by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SNA - RNO
    2. Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    4h 21m
    $313–856

  2. Train, bus via Bishop

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Irvine to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    4. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus 395
    15h 24m
    $80–124

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train
    4. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    24h 3m
    $241–504

  4. Drive 462.7 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Carson Citycar car 462.7 mi
    8h 29m
    $85–122

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    3. Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    6h 56m
    $335–702

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    3. Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    7h 12m
    $230–362

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    3. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to S Stewart Street at Supreme Courtbus bus
    17h 47m
    $95–187

Lake Forest to Carson City by train, bus, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 457.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and Carson City, NV, USA?

You can take a bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to S Stewart Street at Supreme Court via Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Reno Amtrak, and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS in around 17h 47m.

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