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How to get fromPacific Palisades to Lake Forestby tram, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Pacific Palisades to Lake Forest by tram, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 17m
    $19–35

  2. Line 33 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Irvinetrain train OC Line
    4h 14m
    $11–16

  3. Line 33 bus, train via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 58m
    $16–33

  4. Drive 62.9 mi

    1. Drive from Pacific Palisades to Lake Forestcar car 62.9 mi
    1h 10m
    $12–17

  5. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Irvinebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 27m
    $17–26

Pacific Palisades to Lake Forest by bus, tram, subway, and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 68.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Sunset Eb & Via De La Paz Ns to Irvine via 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Fs, 5th / Santa Monica, Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, and Los Angeles in around 4h 27m.

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