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How to get fromLake Forest to Phoenixby plane, train, bus, taxi, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Lake Forest to Phoenix by plane, train, bus, taxi, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SNA - PHX
    1h 36m
    $89–526

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington to Phoenixbus bus San Jose / ...
    9h 37m
    $49–73

  3. Train, bus via Phoenix

    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Phoenixbus bus Cbx
    8h 40m
    $64–93

  4. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Baseline/Central Avetaxi taxi
    10h 45m
    $321–480

  5. Drive  358.2 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Phoenixcar car 358.2 mi
    5h 49m
    $66–95

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Irvine to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    8h 55m

Lake Forest to Phoenix by train, bus, and tram

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 351.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

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

Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Irvine to Phoenix Bus Station via Los Angeles and Los Angeles Union Station in around 8h 55m.

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