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How to get fromSan Luis Obispo to Lake Forestby bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Lake Forest by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Irvinebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 45m
    $45–72

  2. Drive 230.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Lake Forestcar car 230.6 mi
    4h 16m
    $43–61

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 59m
    $85–180

  4. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBP - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train
    5h 36m
    $242–484

  5. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBP - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain train
    6h 2m
    $198–412

San Luis Obispo to Lake Forest by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Irvine via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Irvine 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 6h 59m.

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