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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Lake Forestby bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, or car

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

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  1. Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    4h 8m
    $246–873

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    11h 52m
    $68–131

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train
    14h 30m
    $154–324

  4. Drive 384 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Lake Forestcar car 384 mi
    6h 44m
    $71–102

  5. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SFO - SNA
    5h 5m
    $175–785

  6. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OAK - SNA
    5h 39m
    $274–843

  7. Bus, train via Gilroy

    1. Take the bus from Ocean & Water to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Centerbus bus 68
    3. Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Irvinetrain train
    14h 21m
    $68–105

Santa Cruz to Lake Forest by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 391.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Front to Irvine via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and Santa Ana in around 11h 52m.

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