What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Paula to Lake Forest?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Paula to Lake Forest is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Paula to Lake Forest?

The fastest way to get from Santa Paula to Lake Forest is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Paula and Lake Forest?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Paula to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Irvine via Oxnard and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Paula and Lake Forest?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Paula to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Oxnard and arriving at Irvine via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Santa Paula to Lake Forest?

The distance between Santa Paula and Lake Forest is 126 miles. The road distance is 109.9 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Paula to Lake Forest without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Paula to Lake Forest without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $40 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Santa Paula to Lake Forest?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Santa Paula to Lake Forest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Paula to Lake Forest bus from?

Santa Paula to Lake Forest bus services, operated by American Star Tours, depart from Oxnard station.

Where do I catch the Santa Paula to Lake Forest train from?

Santa Paula to Lake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oxnard station.

Train or bus from Santa Paula to Lake Forest?

The best way to get from Santa Paula to Lake Forest is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus via Los Angeles, which costs and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Santa Paula to Lake Forest bus arrive?

Santa Paula to Lake Forest bus services, operated by American Star Tours, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Where does the Santa Paula to Lake Forest train arrive?

Santa Paula to Lake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.

Can I drive from Santa Paula to Lake Forest?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Paula to Lake Forest is 110 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Santa Paula to Lake Forest.

Where can I stay near Lake Forest?

There are 1013+ hotels available in Lake Forest.

Santa Paula to Lake Forest - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Oxnard to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 40m
$40–82
Drive 109.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Paula to Lake Forestcar 109.2 mi
1h 59m
$20–29
Bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from Oxnard to Los Angelesbus Ans 6241
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 25m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oxnard to Santa Anabus Lxus 3103
7h 22m

Santa Paula to Lake Forest by bus and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 125 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Oxnard to Irvine every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop to Irvine via Oxnard and Los Angeles in around 5h 25m.

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