There are 5 ways to get from Lake Forest to Yuma by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Yuma Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
6h 52m$95–199Drive 235.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lake Forest to Yumacar 235.8 mi
3h 59m$43–63Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transitbus Greyhound US0851S
8h 9m$44–83Fly
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)plane SNA - YUM
4h 44m$100–398Train, bus
- Take the train from Irvine to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Yuma County Area Transitbus FlixBus 2054
8h 43m$49–87
Lake Forest to Yuma by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Forest to Yuma is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Forest to Yuma is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Forest to Yuma. However, there are services departing from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 and arriving at Yuma County Area Transit via Santa Ana Bus Stop and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Forest to Yuma. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Yuma Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Lake Forest and Yuma is 296 miles. The road distance is 237.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Forest to Yuma without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs $90 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Lake Forest to Yuma, including transfers.
Lake Forest to Yuma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Lake Forest to Yuma train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
The best way to get from Lake Forest to Yuma is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs $90 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 8h 9m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $400 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and Yuma, AZ, USA?
You can take a train from Irvine to Yuma Amtrak via Los Angeles in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Yuma County Area Transit via Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop in around 8h 9m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Yuma International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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 Los Angeles to Yuma Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Yuma County Area Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Forest to Yuma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Lake Forest to Yuma train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Forest to Yuma is 237 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Lake Forest to Yuma.
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