There are 4 ways to get from Santa Paula to Lake Forest by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oxnard to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 40m$60–95Drive 108.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Paula to Lake Forestcar 108.8 mi
2h 1m$20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Oxnard to Santa Anabus Lxus 3103
5h 53m$35–51Train via Camarillo station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Camarillo Amtrak to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 56m$58–98
Santa Paula to Lake Forest by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santa Paula to Lake Forest is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Paula to Lake Forest is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $19 - $29.
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 Santa Ana via Oxnard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
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.
The distance between Santa Paula and Lake Forest is 126 miles. The road distance is 109.5 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Paula to Lake Forest without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $60 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Santa Paula to Lake Forest, including transfers.
Santa Paula to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Oxnard station.
Santa Paula to Lake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oxnard station.
The best way to get from Santa Paula to Lake Forest is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $60 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 5h 53m.
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 $60–95 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, Limousine Express operates a bus from Oxnard to Santa Ana once daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oxnard to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Camarillo Amtrak to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Oxnard to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $30–45
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Booking & Getting There
Santa Paula to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Santa Paula to Lake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Paula to Lake Forest is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Santa Paula to Lake Forest.
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