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How to get fromSanta Clarita to Lake Forestby train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Clarita to Lake Forest by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 52m
    $22–41

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Irvinetrain train OC Line
    3h
    $11–16

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Irvinebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 21m
    $24–34

  4. Drive 76.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Clarita to Lake Forestcar car 76.6 mi
    1h 25m
    $14–21

Santa Clarita to Lake Forest by train and foot

Calendar84Weekly Services
Duration2h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Clarita to Lake Forest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 74.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Santa Clarita, CA, USA and Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Newhall to Irvine via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 2h 52m.

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