What is the cheapest way to get from Sylmar to Lake Forest?

The cheapest way to get from Sylmar to Lake Forest is to bus via Anaheim which costs $4 - $6 and takes 5h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sylmar to Lake Forest?

The fastest way to get from Sylmar to Lake Forest is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Sylmar and Lake Forest?

No, there is no direct bus from Sylmar to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Hubbard / Glenoaks and arriving at Irvine via Broadway / 7th and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Sylmar and Lake Forest?

No, there is no direct train from Sylmar to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Sylmar / San Fernando and arriving at Irvine via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Sylmar to Lake Forest?

The distance between Sylmar and Lake Forest is 67 miles. The road distance is 67.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sylmar to Lake Forest without a car is to train via Los Angeles which takes 2h 37m and costs $21 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Sylmar to Lake Forest?

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Sylmar to Lake Forest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sylmar to Lake Forest bus from?

Sylmar to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Hubbard / Glenoaks station.

Where do I catch the Sylmar to Lake Forest train from?

Sylmar to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Sylmar / San Fernando station.

Train or bus from Sylmar to Lake Forest?

The best way to get from Sylmar to Lake Forest is to train via Los Angeles which takes 2h 37m and costs $21 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $27 and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Sylmar to Lake Forest bus arrive?

Sylmar to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Spring / 7th station.

Where does the Sylmar to Lake Forest train arrive?

Sylmar to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.

Can I drive from Sylmar to Lake Forest?

Yes, the driving distance between Sylmar to Lake Forest is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Sylmar to Lake Forest.

Where can I stay near Lake Forest?

There are 906+ hotels available in Lake Forest.

Sylmar to Lake Forest - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sylmar to Lake Forest by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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Train via Los Angeles
best
1. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 37m
$21–40
Bus via Anaheim
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hubbard / Glenoaks to Spring / 7thbus 92
2. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14bus 460
3. Take the bus from Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5 to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6bus 83
5h 42m
$5–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hubbard / Glenoaks to Spring / 7thbus 92
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 44m
$19–27
Drive 67.3 mi
1. Drive from Sylmar to Lake Forestcar 67.3 mi
1h 17m
$13–18
Train
1. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Irvinetrain OC Line
2h 45m
$10–15

Sylmar to Lake Forest by train and foot

84Weekly Services

2h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 66.4 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

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

You can take a train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Irvine via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hubbard / Glenoaks to Irvine via Spring / 7th, Broadway / 7th, Alameda / Los Angeles, and Los Angeles in around 4h 44m.

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