What is the cheapest way to get from Northridge to Lake Forest?

The cheapest way to get from Northridge to Lake Forest is to bus and line 83 bus which costs $6 - $8 and takes 4h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northridge to Lake Forest?

The fastest way to get from Northridge to Lake Forest is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $12 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Northridge and Lake Forest?

No, there is no direct bus from Northridge to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Devonshire St & Reseda Blvd and arriving at Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6 via Flower / Pico and Harbor-East Shuttle Area. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Northridge and Lake Forest?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Northridge and arriving at Irvine. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Northridge to Lake Forest?

The distance between Northridge and Lake Forest is 69 miles. The road distance is 69.2 miles.

How do I travel from Northridge to Lake Forest without a car?

The best way to get from Northridge to Lake Forest without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $22 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Northridge to Lake Forest?

The train from Northridge to Irvine takes 2h 12m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Northridge to Lake Forest bus from?

Northridge to Lake Forest bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Devonshire St & Reseda Blvd station.

Where do I catch the Northridge to Lake Forest train from?

Northridge to Lake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Northridge station.

Train or bus from Northridge to Lake Forest?

The best way to get from Northridge to Lake Forest is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $22 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 83 bus, which costs $6 - $8 and takes 4h 23m.

Where does the Northridge to Lake Forest bus arrive?

Northridge to Lake Forest bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Figueroa St & Pico Blvd station.

Where does the Northridge to Lake Forest train arrive?

Northridge to Lake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.

Can I drive from Northridge to Lake Forest?

Yes, the driving distance between Northridge to Lake Forest is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Northridge to Lake Forest.

How do I get a train ticket from Northridge to Lake Forest?

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Where can I stay near Lake Forest?

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Northridge to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 12m
$22–45
Bus, line 83 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Devonshire St & Reseda Blvd to Figueroa St & Pico Blvdbus 419
2. Take the bus from Flower / Pico to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus 460
3. Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6bus 83
4h 23m
$6–8
Drive 68.8 mi
1. Drive from Northridge to Lake Forestcar 68.8 mi
1h 20m
$13–19
Train via Los Angeles
1. Take the train from Northridge to L.A. Union Stationtrain VC Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 46m
$22–39

Northridge to Lake Forest by train (Amtrak)

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2h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 69 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Northridge to Irvine twice daily. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Devonshire St & Reseda Blvd to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6 via Figueroa St & Pico Blvd, Flower / Pico, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, and Harbor-East Shuttle Area in around 4h 23m.

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