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

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Forest to San Gabriel by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 78 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Cesar E Chavez / Alameda to Las Tunas / Santa Anitabus bus 78
    2h 7m
    $25–40

  2. Drive  45.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Forest to San Gabrielcar car 45.7 mi
    56 min
    $9–12

  3. Bus, line 78 bus

    1. Take the bus from Irvine to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Cesar E Chavez / Alameda to Las Tunas / Santa Anitabus bus 78
    2h 37m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Forest to San Gabrieltaxi taxi 45.7 mi
    56 min
    $150–190

  5. Train, line 78 bus via Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion

    1. Take the train from Irvine to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion to Las Tunas / Santa Anitabus bus 78
    2h 8m
    $10–14

Lake Forest to San Gabriel by train and bus

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 56.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 7m

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.

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