There are 3 ways to get from Temecula to Lake Forest by bus, train, tram, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Promenade Mall to Corona Transit Centerbus 206
- Take the train from Corona - North Main to Irvinetrain IE-OC Line
3h 12m$8–16Bus, tram, train
- Take the bus from Temecula to Escondidobus
- Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram
- Take the train from Oceanside to Irvinetrain
3h 21m$34–52Drive 56.7 mi
- Drive from Temecula to Lake Forestcar 56.7 mi
1h 12m$11–15
Temecula to Lake Forest by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Temecula to Lake Forest is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Temecula to Lake Forest is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $10 - $15.
The distance between Temecula and Lake Forest is 74 miles. The road distance is 57 miles.
The best way to get from Temecula to Lake Forest without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 12m and costs $8 - $16.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Temecula to Lake Forest, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Temecula to Lake Forest is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Temecula to Lake Forest.
There are 1065+ hotels available in Lake Forest.
What companies run services between Temecula, CA, USA and Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Temecula to Lake Forest. However, you can take the bus to Corona Transit Center, walk to Corona - North Main, then take the train to Irvine. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Temecula to Irvine via Escondido, Escondido Transit Center, Oceanside Transit Center, and Oceanside in around 3h 21m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Corona - North Main to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Promenade Mall to Corona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
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