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How to get fromPlacentia to Lake Forestby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Placentia to Lake Forest by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    30 min
    $7–10

  2. Drive 21.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Placentia to Lake Forestcar car 21.8 mi
    28 min
    $4–6

  3. Line 59 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kraemer-Chapman to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus bus 59
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Irvinetrain train OC Line / ...
    1h 23m
    $5–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Placentia to Lake Foresttaxi taxi 21.8 mi
    28 min
    $80–100

Placentia to Lake Forest by train

Calendar154Weekly Trains
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 19.9 mi
  • Duration: 30 min

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

Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Irvine hourly. Tickets cost $6–13 and the journey takes 30 min. Metrolink Trains also services this route every 3 hours.

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