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How to get fromSan Jose to Lake Forestby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Lake Forest by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    2h 41m
    $232–852

  2. Bus, train via Tully & King

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    9h 8m
    $62–97

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    12h 41m
    $152–307

  4. Drive 383.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Lake Forestcar car 383.5 mi
    6h 33m
    $70–102

  5. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OAK - SNA
    3h 37m
    $289–812

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    9h 43m
    $63–120

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Los Angelesbus bus Ans 6241
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Irvinetrain train OC Line
    11h 12m

San Jose to Lake Forest by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 356.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Irvine via Los Angeles in around 12h 41m.

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