There are 6 ways to get from Lake Forest to Cupertino by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain, bus
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SNA - SJC
- Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Take the bus from Sunnyvale Transit Center to Stevens Creek & De Anzabus
2h 56m$377–859Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Irvine to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus Westminster
9h 34m$60–84Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
13h 2m$259–410Drive 391.1 mi
- Drive from Lake Forest to Cupertinocar 391.1 mi
6h 36m$72–104Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SNA - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southboundtrain
3h 22m$155–401Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831
10h 36m$71–114
Lake Forest to Cupertino by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lake Forest to Cupertino is to train and bus which costs $60 - $85 and takes 9h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Forest to Cupertino is to fly and Caltrain and bus which takes 2h 56m and costs $370 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Forest to Cupertino. However, there are services departing from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 and arriving at Stevens Creek & De Anza via Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon and 2nd & Santa Clara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Forest to Cupertino. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at San Jose via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.
The distance between Lake Forest and Cupertino is 371 miles. The road distance is 393.4 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Forest to Cupertino without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 34m and costs $60 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Lake Forest to Cupertino, including transfers.
Lake Forest to Cupertino bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Lake Forest to Cupertino train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
The best way to get from Lake Forest to Cupertino is to train which takes 13h 2m and costs $250 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 10h 36m.
What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and Cupertino, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Irvine to Stevens Creek & De Anza via Los Angeles, San Jose, San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd, and 2nd & Santa Clara in around 13h 2m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–100 and the journey takes 8h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–340
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound
- One-way Adult
- $3–5
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $6–9
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Irvine to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Irvine to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–360
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
Bus from Sunnyvale Transit Center to Stevens Creek & De Anza
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hoang Bus
Bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Book at
- GoToBus - Hoang Express
- Website
- Hoang Bus
- Adult One-way
- $45–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Lake Forest to Cupertino bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
Lake Forest to Cupertino train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Forest to Cupertino is 393 miles. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Lake Forest to Cupertino.
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