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How to get fromSolvang to Lake Forestby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Solvang to Lake Forest by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Solvang to Goleta Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Goleta Station to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 17m
    $171–253

  2. Drive 172.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Solvang to Lake Forestcar car 172.9 mi
    3h 10m
    $32–46

  3. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Irvinetrain train
    6h 58m
    $40–61

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 39m
    $62–124

Solvang to Lake Forest by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration6h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Solvang to Lake Forest. However, you can take the taxi to Goleta Station then take the train to Irvine. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Irvine via Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, and L.A. Union Station in around 6h 58m.

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