There are 6 ways to get from Lake Forest to San Gabriel by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, or tram
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Train, line 78 bus
best- Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Cesar E Chavez / Alameda to Las Tunas / Santa Anitabus 78
2h 7m$16–31Drive 45.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lake Forest to San Gabrielcar 45.7 mi
55 min$9–12Bus, line 78 bus
- Take the bus from Irvine to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Cesar E Chavez / Alameda to Las Tunas / Santa Anitabus 78
2h 37m$17–25Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lake Forest to San Gabrieltaxi 45.7 mi
55 min$150–190Train, line 78 bus via Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion
- Take the train from Irvine to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion to Las Tunas / Santa Anitabus 78
2h 8m$10–14Train, tram
- Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Sierra Madre Villa Stationtram Metro A Line
2h 32m$18–33
Lake Forest to San Gabriel by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Forest to San Gabriel is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Lake Forest to San Gabriel is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Forest to San Gabriel. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Las Tunas / Santa Anita via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Forest to San Gabriel station. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Sierra Madre Villa Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Lake Forest and San Gabriel is 57 miles. The road distance is 46 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Forest to San Gabriel without a car is to train and line 78 bus which takes 2h 7m and costs $15 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Lake Forest to San Gabriel, including transfers.
Lake Forest to San Gabriel bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
Lake Forest to San Gabriel train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
Lake Forest to San Gabriel bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and San Gabriel, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Irvine to Las Tunas / Santa Anita via Los Angeles and Cesar E Chavez / Alameda in around 2h 37m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Irvine to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Irvine to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Irvine to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Sierra Madre Villa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Cesar E Chavez / Alameda to Las Tunas / Santa Anita
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Cesar E Chavez / Alameda to Las Tunas / Santa Anita
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion to Las Tunas / Santa Anita
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Irvine to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $150–190
OCY Taxi
- Phone
- +1-949-444-2552
- Website
- ocridetoairports.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1-714-999-9999
- Website
- yellowcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Forest to San Gabriel train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Forest to San Gabriel is 46 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Lake Forest to San Gabriel.
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