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How to get fromLake Forest to Santa Claritaby train, bus (Amtrak), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Forest to Santa Clarita by train, bus (Amtrak), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Irvine to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain train AV Line
    3h 1m
    $11–15

  2. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Irvine to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 20m
    $27–38

  3. Drive 76.6 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Santa Claritacar car 76.6 mi
    1h 24m
    $14–21

  4. Train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain train AV Line
    3h 2m
    $22–40

Lake Forest to Santa Clarita by train

Calendar63Weekly Trains
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 74.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and Santa Clarita, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Irvine to Newhall via L.A. Union Station in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Irvine to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via Los Angeles in around 3h 20m.

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