What is the cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Lake Forest?

The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Lake Forest is to bus and train which costs $60 - $95 and takes 9h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Phoenix to Lake Forest?

The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Lake Forest is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs $100 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Phoenix and Lake Forest?

No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Irvine via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

How far is it from Phoenix to Lake Forest?

The distance between Phoenix and Lake Forest is 354 miles. The road distance is 360.2 miles.

How do I travel from Phoenix to Lake Forest without a car?

The best way to get from Phoenix to Lake Forest without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 9h 40m and costs $70 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Phoenix to Lake Forest?

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Phoenix to Lake Forest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Phoenix to Lake Forest bus from?

Phoenix to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Phoenix to Lake Forest?

The best way to get from Phoenix to Lake Forest is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Los Angeles, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Phoenix to Lake Forest bus arrive?

Phoenix to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Can I drive from Phoenix to Lake Forest?

Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Lake Forest is 360 miles. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Phoenix to Lake Forest.

How do I get a bus ticket from Phoenix to Lake Forest?

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Where can I stay near Lake Forest?

There are 907+ hotels available in Lake Forest.

Phoenix to Lake Forest - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Phoenix to Lake Forest by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), taxi, train, car, or bus

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Fly from Phoenix
best
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane PHX - SNA
2h 35m
$105–650
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to San Bernardino, CAbus El Paso
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Irvinetrain IE-OC Line
9h 42m
$62–91
Bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 40m
$71–128
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi
2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain
12h 28m
$205–391
Drive 358.1 mi
1. Drive from Phoenix to Lake Forestcar 358.1 mi
5h 49m
$66–95
Fly from Scottsdale Airport
1. Fly from Scottsdale Airport (SCF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SCF - SNA
3h 20m
$104–434
Bus, train via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Irvinetrain OC Line
11h 43m
$79–126
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Santa Anabus El Paso
13h 27m
$70–104

Phoenix to Lake Forest by bus and foot

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9h 40mAverage Duration

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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?

Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Irvine via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles in around 9h 40m.

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