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How to get fromLake Forest to Ensenadaby bus, train, tram, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Forest to Ensenada by bus, train, tram, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Cbxbus bus Lxus 3105 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Ensenadabus bus
    4h 31m
    $996–1,601

  2. Drive  253.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Ensenadacar car 253.9 km
    3h 5m
    $509–736

  3. Train, tram, bus

    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Ensenadabus bus
    6h 14m
    $1,262–2,573

  4. Train, bus via Oceanside

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Oceansidetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tijuana to Ensenadabus bus
    6h 50m
    $866–1,231

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Ensenadabus bus Lxus 3103
    7h 7m
    $917–1,757

Lake Forest to Ensenada by train, bus, and foot

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$996Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a train from Irvine to Ensenada via Santa Ana, Santa Ana, Cbx, and Tijuana International Airport in around 4h 31m.

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