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How to get fromPaso Robles to Lake Forestby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Paso Robles to Lake Forest by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    9h 10m
    $166–259

  2. Drive  251.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paso Robles to Lake Forestcar car 251.7 mi
    4h 24m
    $46–67

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Irvinebus bus
    9h 30m

  4. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Josetrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    6h 50m
    $327–999

  5. Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBP - LAX
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train
    7h 52m
    $264–548

Paso Robles to Lake Forest by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration9h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 10m

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

You can take a train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Irvine via Los Angeles in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Irvine via Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 9h 30m.

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