There are 2 ways to get from Lake Forest to San Diego State University by train (Amtrak) or car
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Lake Forest to San Diego State University by train, tram, and foot (Amtrak)
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The cheapest way to get from Lake Forest to San Diego State University is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Forest to San Diego State University is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Forest to San Diego State University station. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at SDSU Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Lake Forest and San Diego State University is 89 miles. The road distance is 78.9 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Forest to San Diego State University without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs $27 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Lake Forest to San Diego State University, including transfers.
Lake Forest to San Diego State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
Lake Forest to San Diego State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Forest to San Diego State University is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Lake Forest to San Diego State University.
There are 1766+ hotels available in San Diego State University.
What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and San Diego State University, 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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
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