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

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There are 7 ways to get from Paso Robles to Lake Forest by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Paso Robles to Los Angelesbus bus Ans 6241
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Irvinetrain train OC Line
    7h 58m

  2. Drive 252 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paso Robles to Lake Forestcar car 252 mi
    4h 22m
    $46–67

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    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
    $98–197

  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
    $290–967

  5. Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly to San Diego 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBP - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain train
    8h 9m
    $212–405

  6. Train to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinastrain train
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MRY - SNA
    7h 12m
    $317–871

  7. 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 53m
    $245–487

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Paso Robles to Lake Forest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 281.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 58m

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.

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