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How to get fromSan Dimas to Lake Forestby tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from San Dimas to Lake Forest by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, train via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the tram from San Dimas Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 56m
    $16–31

  2. Drive 41.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Dimas to Lake Forestcar car 41.2 mi
    45 min
    $8–11

  3. Line 492 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W to El Monte Station Upper Levelbus bus 492
    2. Take the bus from El Monte to Santa Anabus bus Lxus 3105
    3h 38m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Dimas to Lake Foresttaxi taxi 41.2 mi
    45 min
    $120–160

  5. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from San Dimas Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Irvinetrain train OC Line
    3h 8m
    $11–15

San Dimas to Lake Forest by tram and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration2h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 75.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

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.

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