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

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There are 8 ways to get from Lake Forest to Fresno by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 49m

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    8h 4m
    $47–72

  3. Drive  264.1 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Fresnocar car 264.1 mi
    4h 26m
    $49–70

  4. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SNA - FAT
    4h 45m
    $410–847

  5. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    6h 52m
    $55–93

  6. Train, bus via San Fernando

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Fresno, CAbus bus Nogales
    8h 10m
    $57–90

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAX - FAT
    5h 17m
    $423–702

  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SAN - FAT
    5h 28m
    $125–298

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) flights

Calendar98Weekly Planes
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 274.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 6h 40m.

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