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How to get fromLake Forest to San Antonioby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Antonio International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane SNA - SAT
    5h 25m
    $461–898

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Antonio International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane LAX - SAT
    6h 40m
    $203–944

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus El Paso
    29h 12m
    $209–394

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    31h 5m
    $464–979

  5. Drive 1,309.8 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Forest to San Antoniocar car 1,309.8 mi
    20h 51m
    $239–346

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Antonio International Airport

    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane SAN - SAT
    6h 36m
    $388–854

  7. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane SNA - AUS
    2. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 25m
    $203–773

  8. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Irvine to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    29h 30m
    $216–413

Lake Forest to San Antonio by train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration31h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$464Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,194.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and San Antonio, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Navarro Opposite Villita via Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana, El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co, and I-35 S Access & Yarrow Blvd in around 29h 12m.

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