There are 3 ways to get from Lake Forest to Lancaster by train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train
best- Take the train from Irvine to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain AV Line
4h 20m$14–20Drive 102.4 mi
- Drive from Lake Forest to Lancastercar 102.4 mi
2h 13m$19–27Train via Los Angeles
- Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain AV Line
4h 21m$25–45
Lake Forest to Lancaster by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Forest to Lancaster is to train which costs $14 - $21 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Forest to Lancaster is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Forest to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Lancaster via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Lake Forest and Lancaster is 122 miles. The road distance is 103 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Forest to Lancaster without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs $14 - $21.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Lake Forest to Lancaster, including transfers.
Lake Forest to Lancaster train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Irvine station.
Lake Forest to Lancaster train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Forest to Lancaster is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Lake Forest to Lancaster.
There are 62+ hotels available in Lancaster.
What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and Lancaster, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Irvine to Lancaster via L.A. Union Station in around 4h 20m.
- 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
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- 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
- $14–30
- Website
- Amtrak
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