There are 3 ways to get from Lancaster to Lake Forest by train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Train via Los Angeles
best- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 9m$25–45Train
cheapest- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Irvinetrain OC Line
4h 17m$14–20Drive 102.4 mi
- Drive from Lancaster to Lake Forestcar 102.4 mi
2h 13m$19–27
Lancaster to Lake Forest by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Lake Forest is to train which costs $14 - $21 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Lake Forest is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Lancaster and arriving at Irvine via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Lancaster and Lake Forest is 122 miles. The road distance is 103 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Lake Forest without a car is to train via Los Angeles which takes 4h 9m and costs $25 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Lancaster to Lake Forest, including transfers.
Lancaster to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Lancaster station.
Lancaster to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Lake Forest is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Lancaster to Lake Forest.
There are 1087+ hotels available in Lake Forest.
What companies run services between Lancaster, CA, USA and Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Lancaster to Irvine via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 4h 9m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–30
- Website
- Amtrak
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