There are 3 ways to get from San Diego to Lake Forest by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
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San Diego to Lake Forest by bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Lake Forest is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Lake Forest is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $14 - $21.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Diego and arriving at Irvine. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Diego and arriving at Irvine. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between San Diego and Lake Forest is 82 miles. The road distance is 78 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Lake Forest without a car is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs $27 - $40.
The bus from San Diego to Irvine takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs once daily.
San Diego to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Lake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Lake Forest is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs $27 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $26 - $55 and takes 1h 50m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from San Diego to Irvine once daily. Tickets cost $27–40 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Irvine hourly. Tickets cost $26–55 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Diego to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.
San Diego to Lake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Lake Forest is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from San Diego to Lake Forest.
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