Rome2Rio

How to get fromOntario to Lake Forestby bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or train

Find Transport to Lake Forest

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Ontario to Lake Forest by bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Line 286 bus, line 59 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Brea Mallbus bus 286
    2. Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus bus 59
    4h 8m
    $8–17

  2. Drive 35.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ontario to Lake Forestcar car 35.8 mi
    42 min
    $7–10

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 12m
    $24–44

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ontario to Lake Foresttaxi taxi 35.8 mi
    42 min
    $110–140

  5. Line 87 bus, line 3 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Euclid @ Holt to Goodman @ Goodmanbus bus 87
    2. Take the bus from Amazon Eastvale to Corona Transit Centerbus bus 3
    3. Take the train from Corona - North Main to Irvinetrain train
    4h 10m
    $11–16

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ontario Convention Center to Santa Anabus bus El Paso
    6h 53m
    $26–39

Ontario to Lake Forest by bus and train

Calendar111Weekly Services
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ontario to Lake Forest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 46.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Holt @ Lemon to Irvine via Pomona Transit Center, Brea Mall, Ring-Brea Mall, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3, and Santa Ana in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mountain @ 5th Street to Irvine via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 4h 12m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers