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How to get fromSacramento to Lake Forestby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Sacramento to Lake Forest by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SMF - SNA
    2h 55m
    $542–803

  2. Drive  429 mi

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    1. Drive from Sacramento to Lake Forestcar car 429 mi
    7h 7m
    $74–106

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Irvinetrain train
    11h 58m
    $75–111

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    16h 19m
    $330–509

  5. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OAK - SNA
    4h 55m
    $304–883

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 44m
    $89–133

Sacramento to Lake Forest by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 426.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sacramento to Irvine via Los Angeles in around 16h 19m.

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