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How to get fromPhoenix to Lake Forestby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix to Lake Forest by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Phoenix

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PHX - SNA
    2h 35m
    $290–700

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Irvinetrain train IE-OC Line
    8h 24m
    $60–95

  3. Drive 358.1 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Lake Forestcar car 358.1 mi
    5h 49m
    $66–95

  4. Fly from Scottsdale Airport

    1. Fly from Scottsdale Airport (SCF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SCF - SNA
    3h 20m
    $99–414

  5. Bus, train via San Diego

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    10h 26m
    $84–162

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Santa Anabus bus El Paso
    13h 27m
    $70–104

Phoenix to Lake Forest by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 351.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, CBX Cross Border Express operates a bus from Phoenix to Santa Ana twice daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 11h 40m.

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