There are 3 ways to get from Lake Forest to Temecula by train, bus, tram, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Irvine to Corona - North Maintrain IE-OC Line
- Take the bus from Corona Transit Center to Promenade Mallbus 206
3h 23m$9–15Train, tram, bus
- Take the train from Irvine to Oceansidetrain
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram
- Take the bus from Escondido to Temeculabus
3h 40m$35–54Drive 56.5 mi
- Drive from Lake Forest to Temeculacar 56.5 mi
1h 12m$11–15
Lake Forest to Temecula by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lake Forest to Temecula is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Forest to Temecula is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $10 - $15.
The distance between Lake Forest and Temecula is 73 miles. The road distance is 56.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Forest to Temecula without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 23m and costs $9 - $16.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Lake Forest to Temecula, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Forest to Temecula is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Lake Forest to Temecula.
There are 227+ hotels available in Temecula.
What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and Temecula, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Lake Forest to Temecula. However, you can take the train to Corona - North Main, walk to Corona Transit Center, then take the bus to Promenade Mall. Alternatively, you can take a train from Irvine to Temecula via Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center, Escondido Transit Center, and Escondido in around 3h 40m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Irvine to Corona - North Main
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Irvine to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Corona Transit Center to Promenade Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
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