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How to get fromNew York to Lake Forestby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from New York to Lake Forest by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane EWR - SNA
    7h 35m
    $380–1,477

  2. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JFK - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train
    10h 12m
    $215–860

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 16h
    $1,019–2,134

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Irvinebus bus
    2d 17h
    $482–936

  5. Drive 2,756.7 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Lake Forestcar car 2,756.7 mi
    44h 57m
    $504–727

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane JFK - SNA
    7h 40m
    $454–1,768

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train
    10h 4m
    $231–719

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane EWR - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain train
    10h 39m
    $258–1,037

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train
    3. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Irvinetrain train
    2d 18h
    $871–1,776

New York to Lake Forest by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,019Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,453.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Irvine via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 16h.

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