There are 4 ways to get from Lake Forest to Mira Mesa by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 46m$28–57Drive 68.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lake Forest to Mira Mesacar 68.6 mi
1h 16m$13–19Line 83 bus, bus, line 237 bus
- Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Santa Ana-Santiagobus 83
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diegobus
- Take the bus from Gilman & Myers to Mira Mesa Bl & Camino Ruizbus 237
3h 57m$16–28Train, line 101 bus
- Take the train from Irvine to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Plaza St to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus 101
3h 12m$22–47
Lake Forest to Mira Mesa by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Forest to Mira Mesa is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Forest to Mira Mesa is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Forest to Mira Mesa. However, there are services departing from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 and arriving at Mira Mesa Bl & Camino Ruiz via Santa Ana Bus Stop and Gilman & Myers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Forest to Mira Mesa station. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Fashion Valley Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Lake Forest and Mira Mesa is 95 miles. The road distance is 69 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Forest to Mira Mesa without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $27 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Lake Forest to Mira Mesa, including transfers.
Lake Forest to Mira Mesa bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 station.
Lake Forest to Mira Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
The best way to get from Lake Forest to Mira Mesa is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $27 - $60. Alternatively, you can line 83 bus and bus and line 237 bus, which costs $16 - $28 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and Mira Mesa, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Mira Mesa Bl & Camino Ruiz via Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Diego, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, UCSD Central Campus Station, and Gilman & Myers in around 3h 57m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Irvine to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Santa Ana-Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Gilman & Myers to Mira Mesa Bl & Camino Ruiz
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Hwy 101 & Plaza St to Gilman Dr & Myers Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Forest to Mira Mesa bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Santa Ana-Santiago station.
Lake Forest to Mira Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Forest to Mira Mesa is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Lake Forest to Mira Mesa.
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