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

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

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  1. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    4h 49m
    $272–908

  2. Drive  347.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salinas to Lake Forestcar car 347.9 mi
    6h 2m
    $64–92

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    11h 1m
    $110–283

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Irvinetrain train
    11h 38m
    $81–116

  5. Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OAK - SNA
    6h 23m
    $281–878

  6. Line 20 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train
    7h 30m
    $304–754

  7. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train
    7h 23m
    $171–706

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 8m
    $76–127

Salinas to Lake Forest by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration11h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 419.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Salinas to Irvine via Los Angeles in around 11h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas to Irvine via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and Santa Ana in around 12h 8m.

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