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How to get fromLake Forest to Ontarioby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Lake Forest to Ontario by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2h 59m
    $26–54

  2. Drive 35.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Ontariocar car 35.5 mi
    42 min
    $7–10

  3. Train, line 3 bus, line 87 bus

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Corona - North Maintrain train
    2. Take the bus from Corona Transit Center to Amazon Eastvalebus bus 3
    3. Take the bus from Goodman @ Goodman to Holt @ Plumbus bus 87
    3h 57m
    $11–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Forest to Ontariotaxi taxi 35.5 mi
    42 min
    $110–140

  5. Line 59 bus, line 286 bus

    1. Take the bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Ring-Brea Mallbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Brea Mall to Pomona Transit Centerbus bus 286
    4h 1m
    $7–12

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Ontario Convention Centerbus bus Cbx
    5h 6m
    $26–41

Lake Forest to Ontario by train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 81.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a train from Irvine to Ontario Amtrak via Los Angeles in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Holt @ Palm via Santa Ana-Santiago, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3, Ring-Brea Mall, Brea Mall, and Pomona Transit Center in around 4h 1m.

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