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How to get fromStudio City to Lake Forestby subway, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Studio City to Lake Forest by subway, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Subway, train via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway Metro B Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 40m
    $18–34

  2. Drive 57.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Studio City to Lake Forestcar car 57.5 mi
    1h 4m
    $11–16

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melrose / Fairfax to Hill / 3rdbus bus 10/48
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Irvinebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 9m
    $20–28

  4. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway Metro B Line
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Irvinetrain train OC Line
    2h 53m
    $13–17

Studio City to Lake Forest by bus, subway, and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration2h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 59.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Laurel Canyon / Ventura to Irvine via Fairfax / Melrose, Melrose / Fairfax, Hill / 3rd, Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, and Los Angeles in around 4h 9m.

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