What is the cheapest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Lake Forest?

The cheapest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Lake Forest is to bus which costs $7 - $8 and takes 5h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Lake Forest?

The fastest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Lake Forest is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Thousand Oaks and Lake Forest?

No, there is no direct bus from Thousand Oaks to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd and arriving at Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6 via Flower / Pico and Harbor-East Shuttle Area. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Thousand Oaks and Lake Forest?

No, there is no direct train from Thousand Oaks to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Moorpark Amtrak and arriving at Irvine via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Thousand Oaks to Lake Forest?

The distance between Thousand Oaks and Lake Forest is 102 miles. The road distance is 84.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to Lake Forest without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $30 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Thousand Oaks to Lake Forest?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Thousand Oaks to Lake Forest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thousand Oaks to Lake Forest bus from?

Thousand Oaks to Lake Forest bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd station.

Where do I catch the Thousand Oaks to Lake Forest train from?

Thousand Oaks to Lake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Moorpark Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Thousand Oaks to Lake Forest?

The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to Lake Forest is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $8 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Thousand Oaks to Lake Forest bus arrive?

Thousand Oaks to Lake Forest bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Figueroa St & Pico Blvd station.

Where does the Thousand Oaks to Lake Forest train arrive?

Thousand Oaks to Lake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.

Can I drive from Thousand Oaks to Lake Forest?

Yes, the driving distance between Thousand Oaks to Lake Forest is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Thousand Oaks to Lake Forest.

Where can I stay near Lake Forest?

There are 1088+ hotels available in Lake Forest.

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Moorpark Amtrak to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 11m
$31–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Figueroa St & Pico Blvdbus 422 / ...
2. Take the bus from Flower / Pico to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus 460
5h 18m
$7–8
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 5th Stbus 422 / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 21m
$19–38
Drive 84.4 mi
1. Drive from Thousand Oaks to Lake Forestcar 84.4 mi
1h 32m
$16–23
Bus, train via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th Stbus 422 / ...
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Irvinetrain OC Line
4h 21m
$15–19

Thousand Oaks to Lake Forest by bus and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 101.2 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA and Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Moorpark Amtrak to Irvine every 4 hours. Tickets cost $29–60 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6 via Figueroa St & Pico Blvd, Flower / Pico, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, and Harbor-East Shuttle Area in around 5h 18m.

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