There are 6 ways to get from San Dimas to Lake Forest by tram, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
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Tram, train via Los Angeles
best- Take the tram from San Dimas Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 56m$12–28Drive 40.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Dimas to Lake Forestcar 40.8 mi
46 min$8–11Line 492 bus, bus via El Monte Station Upper Level
- Take the bus from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W to El Monte Station Upper Levelbus 492
- Take the bus from El Monte to Santa Anabus Lxus 3105
3h 38m$29–52Taxi
- Take the taxi from San Dimas to Lake Foresttaxi 40.8 mi
46 min$120–150Tram, train
- Take the tram from San Dimas Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Irvinetrain OC Line
3h 8m$11–15Line 492 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave E to Montclair Transit Centerbus 492
- Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus Greyhound US0901
3h 57m$17–32
San Dimas to Lake Forest by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Dimas to Lake Forest is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from San Dimas to Lake Forest is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from San Dimas to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W and arriving at Santa Ana via El Monte Station Upper Level and El Monte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from San Dimas station to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from San Dimas Station and arriving at Irvine via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between San Dimas and Lake Forest is 76 miles. The road distance is 41.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Dimas to Lake Forest without a car is to tram and train via Los Angeles which takes 2h 56m and costs $11 - $28.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from San Dimas to Lake Forest, including transfers.
San Dimas to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W station.
San Dimas to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from San Dimas Station.
San Dimas to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at El Monte Station Upper Level.
What companies run services between San Dimas, CA, USA and Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W to Irvine via El Monte Station Upper Level, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd E, El Monte, Santa Ana, and Santa Ana in around 3h 38m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from San Dimas Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from San Dimas Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W to El Monte Station Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave E to Montclair Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
JR;s Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1-909-262-9910
- Website
- jrtaxiservice.com
Yellow Cab of the Inland Empire
- Phone
- +1 909 888 7777
Ontario Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 909 622 1234
Inland Empire Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 909 366 0000
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Booking & Getting There
San Dimas to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between San Dimas to Lake Forest is 41 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from San Dimas to Lake Forest.
There are 1065+ hotels available in Lake Forest.





