There are 6 ways to get from Lake Forest to Cupertino by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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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 55m$237–859Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831
10h 31m$61–134Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
13h 2m$148–321Drive 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 27m$235–821Train, bus
- Take the train from Irvine to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Josebus Ans 6238
12h 24m
Lake Forest to Cupertino by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Forest to Cupertino is to bus which costs $60 - $140 and takes 10h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Forest to Cupertino is to fly and Caltrain and bus which takes 2h 55m and costs $230 - $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 31m.
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 bus which takes 10h 31m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Lake Forest to Cupertino, including transfers.
Lake Forest to Cupertino bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, 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 bus which takes 10h 31m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $330 and takes 13h 2m.
What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and Cupertino, CA, USA?
Greyhound-us operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station once daily, and the journey takes 8h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–270
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–290
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- 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
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $6–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Irvine to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Irvine to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from Sunnyvale Transit Center to Stevens Creek & De Anza
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- example.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Forest to Cupertino bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, 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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